Paralegal

We are a U.S.-based immigration law firm that fights for people’s rights in federal court. Our federal litigation work grows directly out of our immigration practice, challenging unlawful government action, delays, denials, and violations of due process. We are deeply mission-driven, but also human-centered. We believe excellent legal work comes from strong teamwork, curiosity, accountability, and a supportive environment where people are encouraged to grow: personally, professionally, and as a firm. If you like asking why, taking initiative, collaborating with kind but high-performing colleagues, and doing work that genuinely matters, you’ll fit in well here. The Paralegal handles advanced legal support work, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and preparing more complex legal documents. You will work closely with attorneys and teammates to manage litigation workflows, draft and organize filings, track deadlines, and help move cases forward efficiently and thoughtfully. This position is remote in Chile Responsibilities: Federal Litigation Support • Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings, motions, declarations, exhibits, and briefs. • Prepare and organize filings for U.S. federal courts (including CM/ECF support). • Track deadlines, court orders, and litigation calendars with close attention to detail. • Support discovery and evidence organization when applicable. Case Management & Organization • Maintain well-organized digital case files and exhibits. • Ensure documents are labeled, filed, and version-controlled properly. • Flag missing information, inconsistencies, or upcoming deadlines proactively. Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with attorneys and team members across time zones. • Communicate clearly and professionally in English and Spanish, internally and with clients when needed. • Ask thoughtful questions and raise issues early rather than waiting for problems to escalate. Growth & Initiative • Learn federal court procedures and immigration-related litigation strategy over time. • Take initiative to improve workflows, templates, and organization when opportunities arise. • Actively participate in feedback, training, and professional development. Qualifications: Required Qualifications • Fluent Spanish and English (spoken and written) — required. • Minimum 1+ year of paralegal experience (any litigation experience strongly preferred). • Fluency in writing, grammar, and proofreading skills in English. • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. • Comfortable working remotely with U.S.-based teams. • Curious mindset: you ask questions, seek clarity, and want to understand the “why.” • Interest in civil rights, immigration advocacy, or impact-driven legal work. Preferred (but Not Required) • Exposure to U.S. immigration law or federal litigation. • Familiarity with U.S. federal courts, motions practice, or CM/ECF. • Experience supporting attorneys remotely for U.S. firms. Compensation: $4,000,000 - $6,500,000 CLP yearly • Federal Litigation Support • Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings, motions, declarations, exhibits, and briefs. • Prepare and organize filings for U.S. federal courts (including CM/ECF support). • Track deadlines, court orders, and litigation calendars with close attention to detail. • Support discovery and evidence organization when applicable.Case Management & Organization • Maintain well-organized digital case files and exhibits. • Ensure documents are labeled, filed, and version-controlled properly. • Flag missing information, inconsistencies, or upcoming deadlines proactively.Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with attorneys and team members across time zones. • Communicate clearly and professionally in English and Spanish, internally and with clients when needed. • Ask thoughtful questions and raise issues early rather than waiting for problems to escalate.Growth & Initiative • Learn federal court procedures and immigration-related litigation strategy over time. • Take initiative to improve workflows, templates, and organization when opportunities arise. • Actively participate in feedback, training, and professional development. AG Law Firm