Paralegal

Company Overview

At Bennett Law Center, we believe that with faith, persistence, and compassion, we can turn legal obstacles into opportunities. Guided by the principle that "With God, all things are possible," our mission is to help individuals, families, and businesses overcome immigration challenges and realize their version of the American Dream.

"Bridges Over Barriers" isn’t just our tagline, it’s our promise. From deportation defense to family reunification and business immigration, we serve as a trusted guide through life-changing journeys.

What makes Bennett Law Center different?

We are a values-driven immigration law firm where every team member plays a critical role in creating hope and delivering results. Our culture is built on:

• Collaboration

• Knowledge

• Wellbeing

• Hope

• Diversity

• Generosity

If you're ready to turn your passion for helping people into a career with impact, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary

Bennett Law Center is seeking an experienced bilingual Immigration Paralegal based in Colombia to provide remote support to our U.S.-based law firm as an independent contractor. We are looking for someone with strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely paralegal work.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and assigned matters, responsibilities may include:

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys on assigned immigration matters.

• Prepare immigration applications, petitions, forms, and supporting documentation.

• Draft correspondence, declarations, and other case-related documents.

• Gather, review, and organize client documentation and evidence.

• Track deadlines, filings, hearings, interviews, and other case-related dates.

• Maintain accurate electronic case files and detailed case notes.

• Communicate with clients to obtain information and documentation and provide case-related updates as directed.

• Coordinate with attorneys and other members of the legal team.

• Conduct case-related research.

• Identify missing information, documentation, and upcoming deadlines requiring attention.

• Complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Prior substantive U.S. immigration law experience in one or more of the practice areas listed below.***

• Professional fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

• Strong immigration paralegal and case support skills.

• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgment.

• Strong technology skills and ability to work within electronic case management systems.

• Experience with Clio Manage or another legal case management platform (preffered but not a requirement)

***Prior substantive experience with U.S. immigration law is required. Candidates should have experience in at least one of the practice areas below. Experience across every area is not required.

Family-Based Immigration

• Family-based petitions (I-130)

• Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing

• Immigration Waivers, including I-601 and I-601A

• Removal of Conditions (I-751)

• Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1)

Humanitarian Immigration

• U Visas, VAWA Self-Petitions, and T Visas

• Affirmative Asylum

• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

• Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Removal Defense

• Removal and Deportation Defense

• Cancellation of Removal

• Defensive Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT

• Detained Immigration Matters and Bond Hearings

• Motions to Reopen, Appeals, and other EOIR matters

Business and Employment-Based Immigration

• H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas

• L-1 Intracompany Transferees

• E-2 Treaty Investor Visas

• O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas

• PERM Labor Certification

• Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions (EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, including NIW)

Citizenship and Other USCIS Matters

• Citizenship and Naturalization

• Employment Authorization and Renewals

• DACA Initial Applications and Renewals

• Green Card Renewals and Replacements

• Travel Documents, Advance Parole, and other USCIS matters

Compensation, Benefits & More

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience

• Location: Remote, Colombia

About the BLC Crew

The BLC Crew is a team of professionals who change lives through skilled immigration work and collaboration. We value teamwork, accountability, compassion, attention to detail, and results. We hope to build long-term professional relationships with experienced immigration professionals who take pride in quality work, meeting commitments, and serving clients well.