Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal At Compassionate Texas Firm

The Law Office of Yohana Saucedo, P.C. • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $20 - $25 / hour • 3w ago

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of Central and South Texas immigrants?

Are you passionate about justice and helping provide important legal services to the immigrant community?

The Law Office of Yohana Saucedo, with offices in Austin and Laredo, is looking for a Spanish-speaking Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 2 or more years of experience to join their team for an in-person role in Laredo, Texas (or 100% remotely).

In this role, you will work on family-based cases, deportation defense, and humanitarian relief as well as some business immigration alongside a small team. The firm’s close-knit culture encourages open communication, mutual support, and shared success.

Key info about the role:

Salary Range: $20/hr to $25/hr, depending on experience.
Work Location: In-Person in Laredo, Texas, or 100% remote.
Language/Education: Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is required. An associate's or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred and/or paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, VTO, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an emphasis on work/life balance.
Start Date: As soon as possible (with the understanding that currently employed candidates will need to give notice).
The-Day-to-Day Work: Under supervision of attorneys, you will prepare, manage, and support I-130s/AOS/CP, waivers (I-601/601A), N-400s, VAWAs, U Visas, T visas, asylum, Medical Deferred Action, TPS, and related relief. Assist attorneys with removal defense including EOIR proceedings, cancellation of removal, defensive adjustments, motions to reopen/reconsider, and administrative appeals. May also prepare and file employment-based cases including H-1Bs, L-1s, O-1s, and E-1/E-2s. Manage client communication including intakes and initial interviews as well as provide critical case updates and information.
Preferred: Experience with INS Zoom and Excel and/or Google Docs a plus.

About the Firm

Established in 2006, The Yohana Saucedo Law Office is a women-owned and managed firm that fights for the rights of immigrants with compassion. The firm is led by founder and managing partner Yohana Saucedo, an immigrant herself, who is dedicated to helping clients in their pursuit of happiness and economic improvement.

She and her team offer a genuine understanding of their clients’ personal and professional goals, motivations, and needs. Clients trust her and the team because they go beyond paperwork–they listen to their stories, understand their challenges, and fight for their future as if it were their own.

How to Apply

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Yohana Saucedo Law Office is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.