Business Immigration Paralegal
Full-Time or Part-Time Remote (Texas Preferred)
TO APPLY: Please read the full posting. Specific application instructions are included at the bottom of this job description.
Hawks Villafranca Law is a boutique U.S. immigration law firm based in Austin, Texas, representing entrepreneurs, investors, executives, professionals, and families in their U.S. immigration journey. We are seeking an experienced business immigration paralegal who enjoys managing sophisticated cases, building strong client relationships, and producing excellent work in an organized, efficient, technology-driven environment.
This is a long-term opportunity for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, clear expectations, and the flexibility of a fully remote environment. The role is open to both full-time and part-time candidates, including experienced professionals seeking a 25–30 hour workweek.
Qualifications
- 3 years experience as a U.S. business immigration paralegal, with at least 2 years as lead or primary paralegal on assigned matters
- Experience with EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2 NIW, E-1, E-2, TN, L-1, and/or O-1
- Experience with Family Petitions and Citizenship cases preferred but not required
- Full professional fluency in English and Spanish is required. This is a strict requirement as meetings and communications involving complex business issues are conducted in Spanish.
- Excellent writing, organizational, and client communication skills
- The ability and willingness to embrace new software, including AI and automation tools
- Familiarity with AILA resources and experience in an AILA-member practice preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Managing immigration filings from hire to filing (business 60%, family 30%, other 10%)
- Working directly with clients to gather information, documents, and evidence
- Drafting forms, support letters, declarations, and other petition materials
- Assisting with legal research and drafting case documents for attorney review
- Organizing and indexing evidence, preparing exhibit lists, and assembling filing packages
- Communicating with clients in English and Spanish, in writing and in meetings
- Using firm technology, AI tools, templates, checklists, and workflows to produce efficient, consistent work product
How to Thrive at Hawks Villafranca Law
Temperament
- You are calm under pressure and not easily flustered.
- You are warm, welcoming, and able to put clients at ease.
- You are comfortable receiving direct feedback and incorporating it quickly.
- You accept responsibility for mistakes, fix them, and move forward.
Approach to Work
- You know that the client’s success is your success and focus on results for clients.
- You take pride in producing excellent work without overcomplicating it.
- You communicate proactively when you see a problem or need guidance.
- You enjoy learning new software and embrace AI and automation as tools to make your work better and more efficient.
Discernment
- You understand that quality and efficiency are equally important.
- You know when additional revisions meaningfully improve a case, and when the work is ready to move forward.
- You agree that systems, templates, and checklists create consistent work products.
Employment Type & Compensation
This is a W-2 fully remote position that may be full-time or part-time. Full-time salary is $50,000–$60,000 annually, based on experience. Part-time compensation will be prorated based on agreed weekly hours.
The compensation package includes 10 days of paid leave plus approximately 15 paid federal and company holidays each year. The firm is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, with paid leave during that period. The exact number of paid holidays varies each year based on the calendar.
The role is 100% virtual, during regular business hours in U.S. central time. Preference will be given to Austin-based applicants who could meet clients in person or run to the post office, as needed.
How to Apply
Follow the submission instruction below and email the following 2 documents to jobs@hawksvillafrancalaw.com.
- Your resume in PDF format
- A one-page PDF answering the four questions below
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1. Case Experience
Approximately how many matters have you personally prepared in each of the following categories? Please provide your approximate number for every category, including “0” if you have not prepared that case type.
EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2 NIW, E-1, E-2, TN, L-1, O-1, H-1B, PERM
2. Judgment and Efficiency
Describe a time you decided a document was ready to file rather than continuing to revise it.
3. Technology and AI
What AI, automation, or other technology tools have made you more effective in your work? Please provide a concrete example.
4. Schedule
If you are seeking a part-time schedule, please tell us your preferred weekly hours and general working schedule.
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Submission Instruction: Use the following email subject line exactly:
Business Paralegal – [LAST NAME] – [City, STATE]
Example: Business Paralegal – GARCIA – Austin, TEXAS
Please name your two attachments:
LASTNAME Resume.pdf Example - GARCIA Resume.pdf
LASTNAME Questions.pdf Example - GARCIA Questions.pdf
Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions are important parts of this position.
Applications that do not follow the submission instructions will not be considered.
