Legal Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION LEGAL ASSOCIATE

Location: Philippines

Working Days: Monday – Saturday

Working Hours: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

About Our Firm

We are a US-based law firm specializing in immigration law, including asylum, removal proceedings, bond matters, naturalization, and appeals. We are committed to delivering quality legal services through effective case preparation, strategic legal support, and client-focused representation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage, organize, and review US immigration litigation cases, including matters before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

2. Conduct comprehensive legal research on US immigration laws, regulations, case precedents, and applicable court procedures.

3. Draft and review pleadings, motions, legal briefs, memoranda, applications, and other documents required for immigration litigation.

4. Prepare, organize, and review immigration case packets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable filing requirements.

5. Examine supporting documents, affidavits, declarations, country-condition reports, and other evidence for relevance, consistency, and sufficiency.

6. Provide legal support for removal and deportation proceedings before the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

7. Assist in preparing asylum applications, supporting declarations, legal arguments, and documentary evidence for asylum proceedings.

8. Prepare and review immigration bond applications, supporting evidence, legal arguments, and related submissions.

9. Assist with appellate research, drafting appeal briefs, reviewing immigration court decisions, and preparing supporting documentation for appeals.

10. Track filing deadlines, hearing dates, court orders, submission requirements, and other time-sensitive case developments.

11. Assist with hearing preparation by organizing evidence, reviewing case records, identifying legal issues, and preparing relevant materials for US-based attorneys.

12. Conduct detailed case audits to identify missing documents, procedural errors, inconsistencies, incomplete filings, and other case deficiencies.

13. Review legal documents, case packets, and immigration filings to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and adherence to established quality standards.

14. Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date case notes, document review records, and case-management entries.

15. Follow up on pending matters, identify outstanding tasks, and ensure that cases progress according to established timelines and internal procedures.

16. Work closely with US-based attorneys and legal teams to support case strategy, legal analysis, document preparation, and litigation preparation.

17. Ensure that assigned work follows applicable US immigration procedures, EOIR requirements, court filing rules, and internal firm policies.

18. Report case deficiencies, approaching deadlines, filing concerns, and significant case developments to the appropriate supervising attorney or manager.

19. Maintain the confidentiality of client information and ensure the secure handling, organization, and storage of legal documents.

20. Conduct audit as may be assigned by the firm

21. Perform other assigned duties as may be assigned by the firm from time to time

Requirements

- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and admission to the Philippine Bar in good standing.

- At least seven (7) years of litigation or legal experience.

- Experience in US immigration law and EOIR proceedings is preferred.

- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case-management systems.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with US-based legal teams.

- Willingness to work Monday through Saturday, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to