Asylum Legal Assistant (Arabic Speaker)

Reclatam is hiring a detail-oriented, compassionate, and bilingual Asylum Legal Assistant to support a California-based immigration law firm. This is a 100% remote position, ideal for someone with a strong background in asylum or immigration law, excellent communication skills, and fluency in Arabic.

You will play a critical role in helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. asylum process by providing administrative support, gathering documentation, preparing filings, and communicating with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing asylum applications, affidavits, and supporting documents.

• Translate and summarize Arabic documents into English for 

  legal use.
• Conduct client intakes and maintain regular communication with Arabic-speaking clients.

• Prepare and organize evidence packets and filing materials.

• Track deadlines and monitor case progress using the firms 

  case management system.
• Coordinate with clients to collect missing information and ensure timely submissions.

• Respond to client inquiries with empathy and professionalism.

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the

  legal team.

Requirements:

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

• Prior experience as a legal assistant, preferably in immigration law.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working remotely and available to work during

  Pacific Time (California hours).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and case management systems (Filevine or similar is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or paralegal certification.

• Knowledge of U.S. asylum procedures and immigration forms.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in USD.

• Fully remote position with flexible work-from-home setup.

• Paid U.S. holidays off.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of asylum seekers.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.