Immigration Legal Assistant - Bilingual

Position Summary:

The Immigration Legal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to both attorneys and clients. This role involves communicating with clients to gather essential information, preparing legal documents, applications, and evidence for the attorney’s review, and managing case files. The immigration Legal assistant will also guide clients through the immigration process throughout the duration of their case. Working closely with the Attorney as part of the legal team, the immigration legal assistant is responsible for collaborating effectively with their team members to achieve the firm’s and clients’ goals while enhancing the client’s experience.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Ensure our Case Management Software, and/or spreadsheets are consistently updated and accurate on a daily basis to promote effective communication across departments.
2. Communicate with various law enforcement agencies regarding records, case status updates, and other requirements, including processes applicable payments. 
3. Draft legal documents, including routine cover letters, affidavits, and questionnaires; files applications, supporting evidence, motions, and pleading in accordance with judicial procedures.
4. Engage and collaborate effectively with the team to discuss assigned cases or projects and create action plans to ensure successful case outcomes.
5. Effectively manage workload to complete tasks on time, meeting company service standards, and escalate any blockers as needed.
6. Research and analyze country condition articles, legal articles, and other legal sources providing an annotated index for attorneys’ review.  
7. Handle unexpected situations, including government policy changes, law enforcement agency updates, or USCIS/Court responses, and respond appropriately. 
8. Review and organize case files into their final form for attorney review, ensuring they are prepared for delivery to courts, clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.
9. Take responsibility for ensuring that packets are finalized and sent out promptly by the Office Team.
10. Collaborate with other members of the legal team to respond to complex client inquiries throughout the entire duration of the case.

This list is not inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

Mandatory Requirements

• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in Immigration Law.
• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or a related field (preferred, not required)

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, 5 days a week.
• Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm CST

Qualifications

1. At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position. 
2. Experience in the legal services industry. 
3. Experience in US Immigration Law.
4. Proficient with learning and troubleshooting new technologies. 
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. 
7. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. 
10. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 
11. Proficient with Google Suite or related software. 

Competencies:

1. Communication: the ability to appropriately and effectively communicate. The ability to express clear and concise ideas.
2. Building Collaborative Relationships:  the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
3. Fostering Teamwork: the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team.
4. Ethical Practice: the ability to demonstrate conduct congruent with generally accepted moral principles, values, and professional guidelines.
5. Influencing Others: the ability to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
6. Results-Oriented: The ability to remain productive and achieve goals established in a timely manner.
7. Bi-lingual-Spanish (Required): ability to read, write, and speak grammatically correct Spanish.

Physical Requirements:

This role may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking. Candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively, as well as using their hands for tasks such as typing or handling materials. Limited lifting may also be required.

The qualifications listed reflect the minimum skills needed for the role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. These qualifications serve as guidelines and should be considered with other job-related criteria.

Life at Lincoln-Goldfinch Law

We’re not your typical law firm. We are a team of passionate, driven professionals who genuinely care about the work we do and the people we serve. We believe success is a team effort–we celebrate each other’s wins, support one another through challenges, and always have each other’s backs. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged; it’s how we operate. When something needs to be done, we step up. “That’s not my job” doesn’t exist in our culture. 

We embrace technology and efficiency, always looking for ways to improve our work and client experience. Policies and procedures aren’t just rules to follow; they’re tools that help us work better as a team and deliver the best results to our clients. 

Our team brings energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail to every task. But above all, we lead with empathy. Our clients come to us during some of the most critical moments of their lives–seeking safety, security, and a better future for themselves and their families. We are here to guide them with care, expertise, and integrity, ensuring they feel heard, supported and empowered. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions truly matter–to both your team and the people whose lives you’re helping change–you’ll fit right in. 

Who We Are

Lincoln-Goldfinch Law is an award-winning immigration law firm based in Austin, Texas. Since 2015, we’ve helped thousands of families navigate the immigration system, reunite with loved ones, and build a brighter future. We work with clients across the U.S. and around the world in both English and Spanish. 

Our firm was founded by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an immigration attorney dedicated to advocating for immigrant families and asylum seekers. Kate’s passion for justice and commitment to uplifting underrepresented communities continue to shape the culture and mission of our firm. 

At Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, we believe that every individual deserves to feel safe, secure, and empowered. Our mission is to provide peace of mind and security to the families we serve, ensuring they have the support and legal guidance they need to build a better future. 

Lincoln-Goldfinch Law is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing a diverse, joyous, and welcoming work environment free of harassment or discrimination. Everyone on our team is responsible for upholding a culture where clients and colleagues are treated with kindness, professionalism, and dignity. 

Our Core Values

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE – We are a constantly evolving organization that is committed to improving ourselves, our processes, our results, and our impact. We are agile in an effort to make today better than yesterday.

INTEGRITY – We believe in open communication - giving and getting honest, constructive feedback. We proactively take ownership for our mistakes, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. We celebrate the lessons learned from our experiences.

IN THIS TOGETHER – We embrace the principle that when we set our teammates up for success, we all succeed. And when a client doesn't receive exceptional service, we have a shared responsibility to learn from the failure. We acknowledge our individual accountability in collectively providing an unparalleled client experience.

PASSION – We care intensely about the success of our clients and our team members. We are tenacious and persevere through challenges with optimism and creativity. We are confident in ourselves and our impact on the world. 

JUSTICE – Together, we uplift the underrepresented, promoting equality and driving positive change in our communities. We believe that everyone deserves equal rights, opportunities, and privileges.