The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC. is looking for a remote Waiver Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. You will report directly to the Immigration Department Supervisor. You have a legal knowledge of immigration-related laws and can make reasoned decisions. Candidates must have a client-service attitude with excellent case management skills. We're looking for someone who possesses the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrant, and immigrant visas. This legal assistant will participate in all aspects of our Immigration practice, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing of non-immigrant petitions.

Responsibilities

Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency
Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases
Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports
Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm
Make regular updates to our case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications
Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients
Ensure that clients are kept informed on the progress of their cases
Assist attorneys and other team members to manage caseload
Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors

Qualifications

At least 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
Experience with Case Management Software

Come be apart of our growing firm and its opportunities for your career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals who aim to excel in the legal industry.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC. is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

About the company

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Koreatown, CA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

Administrative staff have health benefits: United's Austin assistant posting lists medical, dental and vision insurance plus a retirement plan.
Parking costs are covered in one attorney role: United's Los Angeles entry-level criminal-defense opening advertises paid parking.
Applicants awaiting admission are considered: United's entry-level attorney posting explicitly welcomes law graduates awaiting bar admission.

What critics are saying

Office support includes weekend requirements: United's administrative assistant application asks candidates about availability for weekend work.
Specialist litigation needs prior case experience: United's post-conviction opening asks for criminal-defense or immigration-law experience.
Some matters go to a separate firm: United assigns accident and workers' compensation cases to Windsor Troy Law.

What makes The United Firm | La Liga Defensora unique

Post-conviction work bridges practices: United's crimmigration team handles motions to vacate, expungements and matters involving criminal and immigration law.
Initial case review is free: United's website offers a free case review before clients pursue representation.
Community support has a named program: United lists its Immigrant Support Fund with Bet Tzedek among its supported initiatives.

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