Expert Paralegal Business Immigration and Family
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Senior Immigration Paralegal (Remote – Contract / Independent Contractor)
Family-Based & Business Immigration
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal to partner with our firm on a contract / independent contractor basis. This is a remote, business-to-business opportunity for a seasoned professional who operates independently, manages their own workflow, and delivers high-quality legal support.
- This role is best suited for an established paralegal or legal services provider who is comfortable functioning as an independent operator, not an employee.Scope of Work
- Support a caseload across:
- Family-based immigration (AOS, I-130, I-485, naturalization, consular processing)
- Business immigration (H-1B, O-1, EB-1A, E-2, PERM/I-140 support)
- Prepare complete petition packages, including:
- Forms, cover letters, exhibits, and supporting documentation
- Assist with RFEs, NOIDs, and case follow-through
- Coordinate with attorneys on case strategy and execution
- Communicate with clients regarding document collection and case progress
- Maintain organized digital files and meet agreed-upon deadlines Requirements
- 5+ years immigration paralegal experience (senior-level required)
- Demonstrated ability to handle cases independently from intake to filing
- Strong experience in both family-based and employment-based immigration
- High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability
- Ability to manage workload and deadlines without supervision
- Professional communication with clients and legal team Engagement Structure
- Independent Contractor / 1099 (or equivalent business entity)
- Fully remote
- Work is assigned on a per-case or project basis
- Flexible schedule, with expectation of timely delivery and responsiveness
- Compensation based on scope, complexity, and output Ideal Candidate / Partner
- Operates as a business or independent professional, not seeking employment
- Comfortable managing multiple cases and prioritizing workload
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and detail-driven
- Able to integrate into a fast-moving legal team while maintaining independence
- Interested in ongoing, scalable collaboration Positioning
- This is not an employee role. We are seeking a high-level contractor or paralegal service provider who can deliver consistent, high-quality work and grow with the firm over time.