Immigration Legal Assistant (In-Person; Bilingual EN/ES)

Immigration Legal Assistant | In-Person – Coral Gables, FL (Local Candidates Only)

HOW TO APPLY:

Email the following to:

Subject line: Immigration Legal Assistant – [Your Name]

Please include:

• Resume

• A brief cover letter describing your specific U.S. immigration experience (types of cases and forms prepared)

• Your compensation expectations

• 2–3 professional references

• Confirmation of immediate availability

**Kindly ensure all requested materials are included in a single email submission, as incomplete applications will not be reviewed.**

Melga Law is a boutique U.S. business immigration firm representing entrepreneurs, investors, artists, athletes, and professionals building their careers and companies in the United States. Our cases are strategy-driven and document-intensive, requiring precision, strong organizational skills, and comfort with technology. This is not an entry-level position, and it is not a senior or supervisory role. We are seeking a professional with 1–4 years of hands-on U.S. immigration law experience who is comfortable supporting attorneys within a structured, process-driven environment. This is a part-time or full-time, in-person role in our Coral Gables office. Remote work is not available. Applicants must reside within commuting distance. Immediate availability is required.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and assemble USCIS and DOS petitions (E-2, O-1, P, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, PERM, family-based cases)

• Draft immigration forms and structured client communications

• Organize exhibits and maintain digital case files with precision

• Communicate professionally with clients in English and Spanish

• Track deadlines and manage multiple active cases

• Follow detailed internal processes and attorney instructions carefully

Required Qualifications (Please Apply Only If You Meet These)

• 1–4 years of hands-on experience preparing U.S. immigration filings

• Experience working in a U.S.-based immigration law firm

• Advanced proficiency with Mac environment, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (including PDF assembly), cloud-based systems (e.g., Dropbox)

• Experience with immigration case management platforms (e.g., Docketwise)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured instructions precisely

• Professional written and verbal communication skills

• Must live within commuting distance of Coral Gables, FL

Applications from candidates seeking remote work, senior-level roles, or without prior U.S. immigration case preparation experience will not be considered.

Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.