Work From Anywhere in LATAM or the PhilippinesWork Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (Monday–Friday)About Pearl TalentPearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund.Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for: Watch hereAbout the ClientA boutique federal immigration law practice with more than 25 years of experience is looking for an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals across the full case lifecycle for business, investor, and family-based immigration matters.The firm serves entrepreneurs, corporations, and families navigating complex U.S. immigration processes, and has built a technology-forward, AI-integrated practice where tools like Claude and Perplexity are used daily to streamline casework. The team operates in a close-knit, high-communication culture that values initiative and open collaboration over rigid hierarchy.About the RoleAs an Immigration Paralegal, you'll build and maintain digital case files, draft USCIS forms and exhibit lists, input and track case data across cloud-based platforms, and coordinate client communications by email and video call. You'll join scheduled attorney calls to take notes and surface case details in real time, and support petition assembly under attorney direction.Core ResponsibilitiesCase File Building & MaintenanceBuild and maintain digital and physical client files in SharePointSave, name, and organize documents received via email per firm naming conventionsInput and update case data across Salesforce (customized) and DocketwiseMaintain accurate file structure across active case listsUSCIS Form & Document DraftingDraft government forms (basic immigration filings)Prepare exhibit lists for petitionsPrepare notice of filing and public access file documentsSupport petition assembly under attorney / senior paralegal direction Client Communication & CoordinationSend reminders, confirm receipts, update clients on case statusCoordinate document gathering from clients via emailJoin Zoom calls with attorneys (taking notes, surfacing case-specific info on cue)Handle scheduling and basic non-legal client questions; escalate all legal questions to attorneysTool & Process Mastery Operate fluently in Microsoft 365, Teams, Adobe, Salesforce, Docketwise, SharePointUse AI tools (Claude, Perplexity) for drafting and research supportFollow firm's training matrix and progress trackingAdapt to platform changes (Docketwise transition planned)Continuous LearningRead into immigration law via firm's digital law librarySelf-direct learning across visa categories (A–Z)Track USCIS policy updates relevant to active caseworkRequirementsMust-Have1–3 years of administrative, operations, legal support, or office experienceProficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and handlingHands-on experience with cloud-based CRM and document management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint, or comparable)Experience preparing, organizing, and reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy before submissionExperience coordinating client communication through email and video calls (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)B2+ English (CEFR) for direct, client-facing written and verbal communicationNice-to-HavePrior U.S. immigration law or USCIS-related experienceFamiliarity with immigration or legal case management systems (Docketwise, Litify, or Neos)Previous law firm experience in any practice areaSpanish fluency in addition to EnglishExperience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Perplexity) in professional workflowsBenefits Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide Our Recruitment Process Application Screening Skills Assessment Top-grading Interview Client Interview Job Offer Client OnboardingReady to Join Us?If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.
Work From Anywhere in LATAM or the Philippines
Work Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (Monday–Friday)
About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund.
Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for: Watch here
About the Client
A boutique federal immigration law practice with more than 25 years of experience is looking for an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals across the full case lifecycle for business, investor, and family-based immigration matters.
The firm serves entrepreneurs, corporations, and families navigating complex U.S. immigration processes, and has built a technology-forward, AI-integrated practice where tools like Claude and Perplexity are used daily to streamline casework. The team operates in a close-knit, high-communication culture that values initiative and open collaboration over rigid hierarchy.
About the Role
As an Immigration Paralegal, you'll build and maintain digital case files, draft USCIS forms and exhibit lists, input and track case data across cloud-based platforms, and coordinate client communications by email and video call. You'll join scheduled attorney calls to take notes and surface case details in real time, and support petition assembly under attorney direction.
Core Responsibilities
Case File Building & Maintenance
- Build and maintain digital and physical client files in SharePoint
- Save, name, and organize documents received via email per firm naming conventions
- Input and update case data across Salesforce (customized) and Docketwise
- Maintain accurate file structure across active case lists
USCIS Form & Document Drafting
- Draft government forms (basic immigration filings)
- Prepare exhibit lists for petitions
- Prepare notice of filing and public access file documents
- Support petition assembly under attorney / senior paralegal direction
Client Communication & Coordination
- Send reminders, confirm receipts, update clients on case status
- Coordinate document gathering from clients via email
- Join Zoom calls with attorneys (taking notes, surfacing case-specific info on cue)
- Handle scheduling and basic non-legal client questions; escalate all legal questions to attorneys
Tool & Process Mastery
- Operate fluently in Microsoft 365, Teams, Adobe, Salesforce, Docketwise, SharePoint
- Use AI tools (Claude, Perplexity) for drafting and research support
- Follow firm's training matrix and progress tracking
- Adapt to platform changes (Docketwise transition planned)
Continuous Learning
- Read into immigration law via firm's digital law library
- Self-direct learning across visa categories (A–Z)
- Track USCIS policy updates relevant to active casework
Requirements
Must-Have
- 1–3 years of administrative, operations, legal support, or office experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and handling
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based CRM and document management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint, or comparable)
- Experience preparing, organizing, and reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy before submission
- Experience coordinating client communication through email and video calls (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- B2+ English (CEFR) for direct, client-facing written and verbal communication
Nice-to-Have
- Prior U.S. immigration law or USCIS-related experience
- Familiarity with immigration or legal case management systems (Docketwise, Litify, or Neos)
- Previous law firm experience in any practice area
- Spanish fluency in addition to English
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Perplexity) in professional workflows
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
- Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
- Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
- Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
- Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
- Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
- Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
- Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide
Our Recruitment Process
- Application
- Screening
- Skills Assessment
- Top-grading Interview
- Client Interview
- Job Offer
- Client Onboarding
Ready to Join Us?
If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.
Pearl Talent is a US-based start-up that helps the top 1% of talent worldwide land long-term roles at fast-growing companies in the US and EU. Founded by Monty Ngan and Isaac Kassab, Pearl Talent helps operators all around the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa get staffed into companies backed by Y Combinator, Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, and more.We believe that even though opportunity isn’t created equal in the world, ambitious talent is.
Pearl Talent is a US-based start-up that helps the top 1% of talent worldwide land long-term roles at fast-growing companies in the US and EU.
Founded by Monty Ngan and Isaac Kassab, Pearl Talent helps operators all around the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa get staffed into companies backed by Y Combinator, Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, and more.
We believe that even though opportunity isn’t created equal in the world, ambitious talent is.
