Bilingual (Spanish) Immigration Paralegal - Remote in Texas
Bilingual Immigration Paralegal - Remote (Texas) Full-Time or Part-Time TO APPLY: Follow instruction at end of this job description, and submit application via email. Hawks Villafranca Law is a boutique U.S. immigration law firm based in Austin, Texas, representing entrepreneurs, investors, executives, professionals, and families in their U.S. immigration journey. We are seeking an experienced immigration paralegal who enjoys managing sophisticated cases, building strong client relationships, and producing excellent work in an organized, efficient, technology-driven environment. Flexible Workplace Fully Remote anywhere in Texas Full or part time 4-day work week optional Flexible hours anytime between 7am and 7pm central time. Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, plus federal holidays and paid leave Qualifications 2 years of experience as a U.S. immigration paralegal Full professional fluency in English and Spanish is required. Preference given for experience with E-1, E-2, TN, Family Petitions, and Citizenship Excellent writing, organizational, and client communication skills The ability to embrace new software, including AI and automation tools
Responsibilities
Managing immigration filings from hire to filing (business 60%, family 30%, other 10%) Working directly with clients to gather information, documents, and evidence Drafting forms, support letters, declarations, and other petition materials Assisting with legal research and drafting case documents for attorney review Organizing and indexing evidence, preparing exhibit lists, and assembling filing packages How to Thrive at Hawks Villafranca Law Temperament You are calm with clients and coworkers. You are warm, welcoming, and positive in the workplace. You are comfortable receiving direct feedback and incorporating it quickly. Approach to Work You take pride in producing excellent work without overcomplicating it. You communicate proactively when you see a problem or need guidance. You enjoy learning new software and embrace AI and automation as tools. Discernment You understand that quality and efficiency are equally important. You know when to stop editing and move the work forward. You agree that systems, templates, and checklists create consistent work products. Employment Type & Compensation This is a W-2 fully remote position that may be full-time or part-time. Applicants must reside and work in Texas. Full-time salary is $55,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience. The compensation package includes 10 days of paid leave plus approximately 15 paid federal holidays. In addition, the firm is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, with paid leave during that period. The exact number of paid holidays varies each year based on the calendar.
How to Apply
Follow the submission instruction below and send the following information to [email protected]. Your resume in PDF format An email answering the two questions below 1. Case Experience Approximately how many matters have you personally prepared in each of the following categories? Please provide your approximate number for every category, including “0” if you have not prepared that case type. E-1, E-2, TN, I-130, I-140, I-485 2. Schedule If you are seeking a part-time schedule, please tell us your preferred weekly hours and general working schedule. Submission Instruction Use the following email subject line exactly: Business Paralegal – [LAST NAME] – [City, STATE] Example: Business Paralegal – GARCIA – Austin, TEXAS Attached your resume, with this naming convention: LASTNAMEResume.pdf Example - GARCIAResume.pdf Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions are important parts of this position. Applications that do not follow the submission instructions will not be considered.