About the Candidate.
Professional legal assistant with hands-on experience supporting humanitarian visa applications. Strong background in T Visa, VAWA, and U visa, taking client declarations, executing case analysis, drafting legal documents, organizing case information, and communicating with clients in sensitive humanitarian contexts. Known for accuracy, clear writing, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and follow internal legal processes. Comfortable working collaboratively within legal teams, supporting attorneys and senior staff with case preparation, research, and client communication.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Writing Legal Declarations and Cover Letters
T Visa, VAWA, U Visa, K-1, Waivers
Legal Research & Fact Gathering
Learning & Applying Legal Workflows
MyCase
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Looker Studio
Years Experience:
3
Current and Previous Roles:
Team Lead & Legal Assistant, Intake Analyst
Relevant Experience.
Team Lead & Legal Assistant
Years experience:
3
Key Responsibilities: Supported humanitarian immigration cases, primarily VAWA, K-1, U, and T Visa matters, by analyzing cases, drafting client declarations, affidavits, and supporting legal documents.
Conducted client interviews to gather factual information and ensure accurate, detailed declarations.
Organized case materials and supporting documentation for attorney review.
Assisted with research and fact verification to support case narratives and arguments.
Maintained clear and professional communication with clients in both English and Spanish.
Followed internal workflows and legal processes to ensure consistency and accuracy across filings.
