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Nearshore Staffing for Immigration Law Firms

We place bilingual legal assistants and legal support professionals who manage form preparation, document collection, and filing deadlines, recruited to fit how your firm handles cases.

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Vetted Professionals
U.S. Time Zone Alignment
Fully Managed Employment
Long-Term Partnership

We understand the problem

Every Case Has a Deadline. Is Your Firm Keeping Up?

Immigration practice runs on volume and deadlines at the same time. Vivaro Nearshore helps growing immigration firms build the legal support they need, from a single hire to a full legal support team.

High case volume without a full support team in place

Keeping form prep and filing support consistent as caseload grows

Document-heavy removal defense and asylum filings

Tracking filing dates and RFE deadlines across the caseload

Clients left waiting on routine status updates

Inconsistent response times during high-volume filing periods

How Vivaro helps

How Vivaro Supports Immigration Law Firms

Intake & Case Screening

Screen new inquiries for urgency, deadline exposure, and visa status risk. Qualify leads and confirm consultation scheduling before a case goes cold. Log intake details consistently so nothing gets lost between attorneys. Keep response times steady even during high-volume filing periods.

Form Preparation & Document Collection

Prepare and organize petitions, applications, and supporting evidence packets. Track outstanding documents and follow up with clients directly. Assemble filing-ready packets so attorneys review and sign off, not build from scratch. Keep documentation organized and audit-ready case by case.

Filing Deadlines & Case Tracking

Track filing dates, RFE deadlines, and case status across the caseload. Flag upcoming deadlines before they become a risk. Maintain a consistent tracking system so nothing slips during a busy season. Coordinate with attorneys on priority cases needing immediate action.

Client Communication & Case Updates

Manage routine status updates so clients aren’t left wondering. Handle document requests and follow-up communication. Triage incoming questions so only complex matters reach the attorney. Keep clients informed in both English and Spanish where it matters most.

Roles We Place for Immigration Law Firms

Dependable professionals, integrated into your team.

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Legal

Legal Intake Specialist

Answers inquiries and manages intake so potential clients aren’t lost to a missed callback.

Key responsibilities

  • Screening new inquiries for urgency
  • Qualifying leads
  • Confirming consultation scheduling
Legal intake specialist role →
Legal

Legal Assistant

Keeps case files, scheduling, and documentation organized so the back office runs smoothly as your caseload grows.

Key responsibilities

  • Preparing petitions and applications
  • Collecting supporting documents
  • Assembling filing-ready packets
Legal assistant role →
Legal

Case Manager

Tracks deadlines, follow-ups, and case status updates so nothing gets missed as multiple cases move at once.

Key responsibilities

  • Tracking filing dates and RFE deadlines
  • Flagging upcoming deadlines
  • Client status updates
Case manager role →
Administrative

Executive Assistant

Supports attorneys directly with calendars, correspondence, and day-to-day priorities, so nothing important falls through the cracks.

Key responsibilities

  • Calendar and inbox management
  • Meeting preparation and follow-up
  • Travel and task coordination
Executive assistant role →

We also support firms with roles such as document specialists and billing coordinators. Don’t see the role you’re looking for? Let’s talk.

Why nearshore

Why Nearshore Staffing Works for Immigration Law Firms

Immigration work is deadline-driven, document-intensive, and often deeply personal for the client. Nearshore staffing gives firms professionals who work in U.S.-aligned time zones, communicate in English and Spanish, and keep filings on track without the cost of adding every role locally.

We look past the resume. We recruit for the ownership it takes to manage petition preparation, evidence tracking, and high-volume intake without missing a filing date.

Frequently Asked Questions

You Have Questions. We Have Answers.

Don’t see your question? Talk with our team.

What does a legal assistant do for an immigration law firm?

A legal assistant supports form preparation, document collection, filing deadline tracking, and client status updates. On your Vivaro team, they manage the volume and precision immigration casework demands so attorneys focus on strategy and complex legal issues.

What roles can Vivaro place for immigration firms?

We support firms with roles such as legal assistants, case managers, legal intake specialists, document specialists, billing coordinators, and executive assistants. Whether you need a single hire or a full legal support team, we can build it around your caseload.

Can a legal assistant prepare and file immigration forms?

A legal assistant supports form preparation, evidence gathering, and document organization under attorney supervision. They prepare the packet so your attorney reviews, finalizes, and signs off. Your attorneys remain responsible for legal advice and final filings.

Why hire from El Salvador specifically?

El Salvador offers a highly educated, English-proficient workforce familiar with U.S. business environments. Strong talent combined with nearshore cost efficiency makes it a practical location for remote legal support.

How is this different from hiring a freelancer?

Freelancers rotate and rarely learn your case types or filing process. We recruit long-term team members matched to your practice, so your team member becomes a consistent part of how your firm runs.

Does your remote staff work U.S. business hours?

Our nearshore model is built for collaboration with U.S.-based firms through time-zone alignment and real-time communication.

Can Vivaro help if I need multiple hires at once?

Yes. Vivaro supports both individual hires and multi-hire scaling, helping law firms grow their legal support teams efficiently and consistently as demand increases.

Build a Stronger Support Team for Your Immigration Law Firm

If your attorneys are buried in form prep, document collection, or filing deadlines, Vivaro Nearshore can help you build a remote legal support team recruited around your caseload, from a single hire to a full legal support team.

No obligation. Just a conversation.