Remote Immigration Paralegal

Overview

Equivity is seeking an experienced virtual immigration paralegal to support attorneys across a range of family-based and humanitarian immigration matters. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable adapting to different workflows, supporting evolving client needs, and partnering closely with attorneys in a remote setting.

In this role, you’ll work as part of a dedicated, long-term team of legal professionals, partnering directly with attorneys while remaining fully supported by Equivity’s internal operations and leadership. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of immigration law who can manage multiple cases, anticipate attorney needs, and thrive in a remote environment.

What You May Support

  • Preparing and filing immigration petitions and applications, which may include forms such as I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-539, I-864, and N-400.
  • Assisting with green card matters, including family-based permanent residence, adjustment of status, and consular processing.
  • Supporting family-based petitions and related filings, including immediate relative and preference category cases.
  • Assisting with humanitarian immigration matters, such as asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, TPS, or related filings, depending on the needs of the practice.
  • Supporting naturalization and citizenship applications, including complex N-400 cases involving prior immigration history or admissibility concerns.
  • Assisting with waivers of inadmissibility (I-601, I-601A) and related hardship documentation.
  • Drafting correspondence, RFEs, NOIDs, declarations, and assembling supporting evidence packets.
  • Communicating with clients, attorneys, USCIS, consulates, and other agencies to collect documentation and help move cases forward.
  • Tracking filing deadlines, expirations, and case milestones to help ensure matters progress smoothly.
  • Maintaining case files and records using immigration case management or practice management platforms such as Clio, LawLogix, INSZoom, Docketwise, or similar systems.
  • Supporting high-volume and priority matters in areas such as humanitarian-based filings (asylum, VAWA, U/T visas), TPS-related filings and renewals, family reunification and consular processing, naturalization applications, and waiver-based cases involving more complex immigration histories.

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Approximately 3+ years of recent immigration paralegal experience in 2 or more of the areas mentioned above.
  • Working knowledge of USCIS forms, filing procedures, and documentation requirements.
  • Minimum availability of 20 hours/week to start.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases.
  • Proficiency with immigration software like Docketwise and INSZoom.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
  • Experience with legal software (Clio or similar is a plus).
  • Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Windows-based computer preferred.
  • Availability and responsiveness within 1 hour during standard business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid sick time and employee discounts
  • Quarterly performance bonuses
  • Reimbursement of certain expenses
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive remote work culture

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Equivity, you are part of a dedicated, internally managed team of legal professionals—not a temporary placement. We provide ongoing work with established attorneys while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. You’ll be supported by an experienced operations team and work in a collaborative, professional environment that values quality and long-term relationships.

About Equivity

Equivity provides virtual paralegal, administrative, reception, staffing and marketing services to attorneys and businesses nationwide. Our team works remotely while maintaining a collaborative, professional environment built on long-term support, consistency, and client success. To apply, visit

Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

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