About Us
Founded in 2014, Casas Immigration, Ltd. is a women-led immigration law firm dedicated exclusively to serving immigrant families. We handle family petitions, waivers, consular processing, humanitarian visas, naturalization, and removal defense.
Our mission is simple: provide compassionate, high-quality representation with integrity, excellence, and clear communication. We are building a team of professionals who care deeply about our clients — and who hold themselves to high performance standards.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/Spanish) Immigration Paralegal who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate, attorney-ready work.
This role is ideal for a professional who values accountability, welcomes feedback, and wants to grow within a firm that is scaling thoughtfully and intentionally.
Our paralegals independently manage a structured caseload and are expected to consistently meet productivity benchmarks while maintaining high drafting accuracy and responsive client communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a caseload from intake through filing
- Gather and analyze client documents and supporting evidence
- Prepare high-quality, attorney-ready drafts of applications, forms, affidavits, and cover letters
- Carefully review filings for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before attorney review
- Maintain organized electronic case files in Google Drive
- Communicate proactively with clients regarding document requests and case updates
- Meet internal deadlines and productivity expectations consistently
Who Thrives at Casas Immigration
- Detail-oriented professionals who take pride in clean, accurate drafting
- Self-starters who problem-solve before escalating
- Team players who welcome constructive feedback and continuously improve
- Individuals who balance compassion for clients with disciplined execution
- Professionals comfortable working within measurable performance expectations
Qualifications
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on immigration case management experience required
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from intake through filing with minimal supervision
- Strong drafting and editing skills with the ability to produce attorney-ready work
- Experience handling family-based petitions; waiver and removal defense experience a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet productivity benchmarks consistently
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000–$70,000 based on experience and demonstrated ability to independently manage cases with high drafting accuracy
- 15 days PTO
- 9 paid federal holidays
- Paid birthday off
- Employer-sponsored health, dental, and retirement plan
- Structured training and ongoing professional development support
- Collaborative, high-accountability team environment
Why Join Us?
We are not a volume-based mill. We are a mission-driven firm that believes excellence and compassion go hand in hand. If you want to grow as a professional, work alongside strong women leaders, and make a tangible difference in immigrant families’ lives — we would love to meet you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60634
