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Legal
Assistant

Independent Contractor · Fully Remote

A fully remote engagement supporting a U.S. immigration and federal litigation practice — for someone who wants substantive legal work as an independent professional.

How to Apply
The Role

Substantive Legal Work, Without Practicing

The Law Offices of Simone Bertollini is engaging freelance legal assistants (independent contractors) to support a busy U.S. immigration and federal litigation practice. More than one contractor may be engaged, each on a part-time basis. Bar admission is not required and not expected — this is a role — comparable to a remote paralegal — for someone who wants challenging, meaningful legal work without the demands of practice. All work product is submitted for the attorney’s review and approval.

01

Drafting & Legal Writing

Prepare first drafts of immigration petitions and forms, supporting statements, and litigation documents for the attorney’s review.

02

Case & Deadline Management

Organize case files, evidence, and exhibits; track filing deadlines; keep matters moving on schedule.

03

Client Communication

Correspond with clients in Italian and English — collecting documents and case information. All legal advice remains solely the attorney’s.

04

Document Review & Translation

Review and summarize records, and prepare document translations across Italian, English, and Spanish.

Requirements

Who We Are Looking For

  • A bachelor’s degree in any field; candidates with some college coursework will also be considered.
  • Bar admission is not required and not expected.
  • Full professional proficiency in Italian and English, written and spoken. Spanish is a strong plus.
  • Strong computer skills — Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfort working with AI tools.
  • Fully remote work: you may be based anywhere, provided you can lawfully engage as an independent contractor under the rules of your country of residence.
  • You organize your own schedule. The work is deliverable- and deadline-driven.
  • Strong writing, meticulous attention to detail, and absolute discretion with confidential information.
Engagement terms. Independent-contractor engagement governed by a written agreement. You determine independently how, when, and where you perform the services, using your own equipment; coordination is limited to court and agency deadlines. The engagement is non-exclusive — you remain free to provide services to other clients. Engagements are part-time, and more than one contractor may be engaged at the same time; the volume of work is agreed in advance. Fees are agreed on an hourly or per-project basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and paid in USD or EUR. A confidentiality and data-protection agreement is required, as the work involves client files.
How to Apply

Send Us Your Application

Email us the following, in English:

  • Your CV.
  • Language certifications, only if you have them — e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge for English; CILS, CELI, or PLIDA for Italian; DELE or SIELE for Spanish. Certifications are not required to apply.

Please do not send cover letters or letters of recommendation — just your CV, and language certifications if available.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief video interview conducted in English and Italian.

Applicationscareers@simonebertollini.com

Application materials are used solely for recruitment purposes and are treated confidentially.