BARRALES LAW
Immigration Law Firm Boston, MA
LEGAL ASSISTANT – IMMIGRATION
Full-Time In-Person, East Boston, MA $50,000 to 55,000 /year
Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly Preferred
ABOUT BARRALES LAW
Barrales Law is a Boston-based immigration law firm committed to protecting the rights of immigrants and ensuring access to high-quality legal services. We approach each client’s situation holistically and provide timely, effective legal advice and representation with integrity and excellence. Our work spans a broad range of immigration matters, with deep expertise in family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, and removal defense. We are a values-driven firm that believes in doing excellent legal work without sacrificing the well-being of our team. If you are dedicated, compassionate and want to make a real difference for your clients, we want to hear from you.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant serves as a primary in-person point of contact for clients visiting the Barrales Law office. The Legal Assistant ensures timely, accurate, and secure handling of sensitive materials and clear communication with clients and the legal team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicate with clients to request, collect, and follow up on required documentation
- Organize and maintain digital and physical case files.
- Track document requests and deadlines to ensure timely submissions
- Enter and update case information in case management systems
- Compile, assemble, print, and scan application packets for submission to USCIS and EOIR
- Coordinate court docket submissions and track filing deadlines
- Provide support to the reception/front desk as needed, including greeting clients
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and the legal team
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Strong client service skills; professional, courteous, and clear communicator (in person, phone, email)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Proficiency with office software, scanners, printers, and case management systems
- Commitment to immigrant rights and community-centered legal work
Preferred:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred for direct client work)
- Prior experience in a legal office, court filing, or client-facing administrative role
- Familiarity with USCIS forms, EOIR processes, or immigration case types
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a professional office environment and may require occasional overtime to meet deadlines. This is a full-time, in-person role at our East Boston office.
Additional Duties Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position. The employer reserves the right to assign additional duties, modify responsibilities, or adjust job functions as needed, without changing the job title or requiring a formal revision of this job description.
WHAT WE OFFER
Barrales Law is proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our commitment to the well-being of our team:
- Salary of $50,000–$55,000/year, commensurate with experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and sick leave to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly phone stipend
- Parental leave
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment
WHY BARRALES LAW
- Meaningful, mission-driven work helping immigrants navigate a complex legal system
- Supportive team culture that values both high-quality legal work and personal well-being
- Clear workflows and systems designed to help staff succeed
- Direct impact on the lives of clients from diverse backgrounds
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following to [email protected] with the subject line “Legal Assistant Application”:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter describing your interest and any relevant experience
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submissions.
Barrales Law is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
barraleslaw.com Boston, MA
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
