Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant (LatAm - Remote)

We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals in delivering exceptional business immigration services. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in immigration law. We are a small and tight-knit, but growing fast and doing great work. If you have some relevant experience or are talented and highly motivated to learn, we will teach you the ins and outs of business immigration and immigration-related federal litigation practice.

This is a remote, nearshore position, limited to candidates located in Latin America, with a strong preference for Central America.

De Wit Immigration Law is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please be sure to submit a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and interest in this role.

$1,200 - $2,400 monthly depending on experience

• Serve as our active clients’ primary point of contact.
• Assist in preparing and organizing immigration documents, including forms and supporting materials.
• Maintain and update client files and case management systems.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide case updates.
• Schedule appointments and agency interviews.
• Conduct basic legal research under attorney supervision.
• Ensure all documentation complies with current immigration laws and procedures.
• Track and manage deadlines and casework on assigned cases.
• Support various administrative tasks and internal projects
• Coordinate check requests and billing matters with our administrative team.
• Handle incoming and outgoing case correspondence and application packages, and routine inquiries.

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a legal assistant or in an administrative role within a law firm is advantageous.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized, with strong time-management skills and meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• English and Spanish fluency are absolutely required.

We are a Miami-based business immigration law firm with an excellent reputation and track record. We focus almost entirely on business immigration and federal immigration litigation. Our team is hybrid, with some members based in Miami and others working remotely from Latin America and Europe. Here are some of our core values:

• We are a low-volume firm and value quality over quantity in our work and client service.
• We aim to raise the bar for quality practice in our industry through impeccable work.
• We leverage technology and innovation to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness.
• We reward ownership and results, empowering our team to grow as professionals.