Remote U.S. Immigration Paralegal (South Africa)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced U.S. Immigration Paralegal to join our remote legal team based in South Africa. The role supports attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions, managing case files and providing high‑quality client service in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, organize and file U.S. immigration petitions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Draft and review legal documents, declarations, affidavits, recommendation letters and client correspondence.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, request documents, provide case updates and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate digital case files and manage case‑management/CRM systems such as PracticePanther, Lawmatics, Docketwise, Pipefile and Monday.com.
• Track filing deadlines, monitor case progress and assist with scheduling and administrative coordination.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff on case preparation, workflow management and strategy implementation.
• Utilize legal technology and AI‑assisted tools to improve productivity and workflow efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Minimum two years of hands‑on experience handling U.S. immigration cases.
• Proven ability to manage a high‑volume caseload and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.

Required skills

• PracticePanther
• Lawmatics
• Docketwise
• Pipefile
• Monday.com