Uscis Filing Legal Assistant

Who We AreMoaddel Law Firm APC is a fast growing Los Angeles based law firm focused on immigration and criminal defense.Our mission is to guide and protect our clients through complex legal processes with empathy, precision, and high quality legal work.We work with a high volume of Spanish speaking clients and rely on a strong remote team to keep our cases moving and deliver an excellent client experience.OpportunityWe are looking for a USCIS Filing Legal Assistant who is detail oriented, organized, and comfortable handling a high volume of filings.In this role, you will support our attorneys and case managers by preparing, reviewing, and coordinating USCIS applications and related documentation.Your work will directly impact case outcomes and client satisfaction, especially for families navigating important immigration processes.Work SetupRemoteFull time, 40 hours per weekCollaboration with attorneys, case managers, and other legal support team membersWork with USCIS, NVC, and consular matters, focusing primarily on USCIS filingsWhat You'll DoPrepare, organize, and review USCIS immigration forms, petitions, and supporting documentationEnsure all documents comply with current immigration regulations, guidelines, and firm standardsCoordinate the timely filing and submission of immigration applications, with a target of 5 to 7 applications per weekReview assigned filings to determine eligibility and flag issues that require attorney review or retainer modificationAnalyze documents for each case and identify missing items, communicating needs to the communications legal assistantSend documentation for translation when necessaryDraft client declarations, cover letters, and responses to RFEs and NOIDsConfirm all information is properly entered into Docketwise and forms are correctly generated for every caseVerify USCIS mailing address, fee payment, and supporting documents before submitting for attorney reviewSchedule client appointments for signatures, money order returns, and other office related matters as neededEmail clients copies of their forms for final authorization and incorporate attorney or client requested correctionsMonitor NVC and consular cases to track interviews, case status, and required documentationTrack USCIS petitions after mailing to confirm receipt noticesSubmit service requests to USCIS when receipt notices are delayedMaintain updated case statuses in spreadsheets and in ClioDraft and send professional correspondence to clients, agencies, and stakeholdersEnsure confidentiality and compliance with ethical and firm standardsWhat We OfferCompensation starting at 700 USD biweekly, with potential increases based on experience and performance100 percent remote opportunity supporting a U.S. based law firmHands on experience with a variety of immigration case typesCollaborative environment with attorneys and legal supportOpportunities for professional growth as the firm expandsRequirementsBilingual fluency in English and Spanish.At least 2 years of experience with immigration filing, preferably focused on USCIS.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.Familiarity with U.S. immigration processes, forms, and terminology.Proficiency with Google Suite, Clio, Docketwise, and PDF tools.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Comfortable working in a fast paced, high volume environment.Discretion in handling sensitive information.A proactive mindset and collaborative attitude.A dependable laptop or desktop (8GB RAM minimum, Core i5 or higher) paired with a stable 10 Mbps connection to ensure smooth performance.Ability to receive payments in USD via PayPal.Salary DescriptionCompensation starting at 700 USD biweekly#J-*****-Ljbffr