Remote Immigration Legal Assistant; Case Specialist

At Rebecca Kitson Law (RKL), we strive to be clear, honest, and a safe place for immigrants and their families. As a bilingual Remote Immigration Legal Assistant, your analytical skills, time management, organization, and empathy will have a direct and meaningful impact on real lives.

The Immigration Legal Assistant is a foundational, client-facing, and back-end role that supports case managers and attorneys in moving immigration cases forward efficiently, accurately, and compassionately. You will gain hands‑on experience across family-based and humanitarian immigration matters — work that is both deeply educational and genuinely rewarding.

• Respond to client requests for information and communication in a timely, professional manner
• Conduct legal research and produce clear, accurate written work product
• Prepare, fill out, and assemble immigration application forms and packets
• Provide legal support to attorneys and team members across active and pending cases
• Collaborate on case lists, deadlines, milestones, and case progress notes
• Actively engage with attorneys and legal staff on case processes and legal questions

• Advanced written and spoken English and Spanish — this is a hard requirement (reading, speaking, comprehension, and writing)
• Strong persuasive writing and editing skills, including the ability to construct and evaluate legal arguments
• An analytical mindset and a rigorous approach to evaluating evidence
• High attention to detail, strong time management, and organizational discipline
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced remote environment
• Ability to audit and update case lists of up to 40+ cases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with learning new technology tools
• Windows computer highly preferred

• This is an independent contractor position, not an employee role
• You are responsible for your own taxes under Mexican law
• No U.S. employee benefits are provided
• Paid U.S. holiday breaks, daily wellness breaks, and other performance-based bonuses.
• Structured Rest Period Allowances.
• You will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement
• Base compensation is determined by experience and paid in USD
• 40 project hours per week, Monday-Friday, U.S. Mountain Time.

RKL is a family and humanitarian immigration law firm located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that is committed to exceptional, honest, and compassionate legal work. We believe in empowering immigrant families and supporting a positive, respectful work culture where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. RKL celebrates diversity and strictly prohibits discrimination of any kind.

Salary: $7+USD (starting pay/DOE)

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