Remote Deferred Action Legal Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

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Mexico City, Mexico Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, is looking for a Remote Deferred Action Legal Assistant to join our growing Immigration department. You will report directly to the Immigration Supervisors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and case management skills. We're looking for someone with knowledge of Deferred Action. This paralegal will participate in all aspects of our cases, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation, and filing of applications and petitions.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare forms, letters, documents, and correspondence for attorney review.
  • Deferred Action
  • Maintain extensive communication with clients to provide case status and outstanding customer service.
  • Oversee the status of cases through the utilization of case management systems, including CLIO and Airtable.
  • Make regular updates to our case management systems, including client information, case tracking information, and client communications.
  • Complete assignments and communicate case status to the Legal Supervisor.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative concerning case assignments.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of Immigration Law experience.
  • Knowledge of Deferred Action.
  • Experience with Case Management Software
  • Bilingual (Spanish -English)

Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for your career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals who aim to excel in the legal industry.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

About this role

Summary

Assist in immigration cases, manage client documents, prepare applications, and track case progress.

Job title

Deferred Action Legal Assistant

Experience level

1-2 years

Industry

legal

Location requirements

remote work from Mexico City, Mexico allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

case management softwareknowledge of deferred actionbilingual Spanish-English

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

immigrationparalegalcase management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Remote City