Business Immigration Paralegal | LATAM

Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor

Workplace: Remote

Compensation: USD $1,500 - $1,700/month

Schedule: Monday to Friday, U.S Time Zone (MST)

HireHawk is a remote talent marketplace connecting global professionals to long-term roles with U.S. and Canadian companies. We specialize in supporting hiring, coordination, and ongoing engagement for legal services and other industries.

As a Business Immigration Paralegal , you will play a pivotal role in managing complex immigration cases for employment-based clients. You will work independently, handling a high-volume caseload and ensuring seamless, professional service to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a high-volume employment-based immigration caseload with accuracy and strong client service

Prepare and file non-immigrant petitions including H-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, and E-3 matters

Support immigrant processes including PERM, I-140 (EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2, EB-3), I-485, and EB-2 NIW

Draft strong, compliant support letters for O-1 and L-1A filings that clearly present eligibility arguments

Draft basic letters for H-1B filings and simple RFE responses with clean, client-ready writing

Prepare detailed responses for complex RFEs, NOIDs, and PERM audit responses with well-organized exhibits and timelines

Maintain tight case tracking, calendars, and internal documentation to ensure deadlines are consistently met

Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders in professional, clear written and verbal English (and Spanish when needed)

Provide proactive updates, flag risks early, and keep cases moving without constant follow-ups

Ensure drafting and client-facing communication are human-written and professionally polished (no reliance on AI-generated messaging)

Must-Have

2–3+ years of direct business (employment-based) immigration paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate immigration environment

Hands-on experience preparing and supporting filings for H-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, and E-3

Hands-on experience with PERM, I-140 (EB categories), and I-485 case support (including complex documentation workflows)

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision

Strong legal drafting skills, including support letters and detailed responses to RFEs/NOIDs/PERM audits

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for client-facing work

Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and deadline management in a high-output legal environment

Nice to Have

Experience with EB-2 NIW drafting support and evidence organization

Experience with complex O-1 case strategy support (e.g., evidence mapping, exhibit indexing, narrative building)

Familiarity with common immigration case management systems and high-discipline tracking practices

Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys/clients concurrently in a structured, metrics-driven workflow

Benefits

• Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services

• Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees)

Originally posted on Himalayas