Location: Sacramento, California (must be Sacramento California-based) Employment Type: Part-time.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Immigration Paralegal / Legal Clerk to join our team and become our company's registered California Immigration Consultant. This is a client-facing role overseeing daily case matters, preparing USCIS forms and supporting documentation, and helping clients navigate immigration processes from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily client matters and maintain organized, accurate case files
Draft and prepare USCIS forms, petitions, and supporting documentation on behalf of clients
Draft pleadings, petitions, and briefs for California court matters as needed
Guide clients through complex immigration processes with clarity and professionalism
Coordinate deadlines, manage document collection, and keep case workflows on track
Maintain compliance with California's Immigration Consultant regulations (Business & Professions Code Ch. 19.5) — including staying strictly within the scope of permitted (nonlegal) assistance
Serve as the company's registered Immigration Consultant of record with the CA Secretary of State

Required Qualifications

Must be based in Sacramento, California (required for background check/registration logistics)
Law degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent legal training and experience
Prior experience in a fast-paced legal or immigration services setting
Strong written communication skills — comfortable drafting forms, petitions, and client correspondence
Must be able to pass a California Secretary of State background check (no felony conviction, no disqualifying misdemeanor, no undisclosed arrests)
Good personal credit score — required for approval on the $100,000 surety bond the company will sponsor as part of your registration
Highly organized, calm under pressure, solutions-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages relevant to client base)
Experience specifically with USCIS filings (family-based petitions, naturalization, adjustment of status, etc.)
Experience in Bay Area or similar immigrant-serving community

What We Provide

Company-sponsored surety bond and background check costs as part of onboarding
Support through the CA Secretary of State registration process

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