Immigration FOIA Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Immigration FOIA Legal Assistant role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive and based on experience. The position supports an immigration law firm by managing Freedom of Information Act requests for the firm. The assistant prepares and tracks requests, reviews agency responses, and organizes records for attorney review. This work helps attorneys obtain information needed to evaluate and build immigration cases and helps clients understand request status and records in English and Spanish.

What you'll do

• Prepare and submit FOIA requests to USCIS, CBP, EOIR, ICE, and other agencies
• ensure requests include required documentation
• track requests and follow up on delays
• maintain request records
• communicate with clients in English and Spanish
• review responses for completeness
• organize records in the case management system
• prepare records for attorney review and explain records and next steps to clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

immigration foia legal assistant

full-time

san antonio tx

dmca

foia requests

immigration law

legal assistant

english and spanish

records review

entry-level

paid time off

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance options, and 401(k) options.

Why this role

The posting identifies this as an entry-level position and states that full training on FOIA procedures and agency-specific processes is provided.

About the employer

DMCA is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.