Business Immigration Paralegal

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Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe, and we have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States. The immigration paralegal works under the supervision of an attorney, preparing and filing petitions and visa applications.

Responsibilities include compiling and analyzing case facts, drafting correspondence, maintaining and organizing client documentation, and communicating directly with multiple attorneys. The role is part of a fast‑paced practice that$message offers a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth‑focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill‑based training and professional development.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.

• Perform advanced analysis to identify legal and procedural issues relating to immigrant status.
• Perform initial review and analysis of prospective PERM cases, flagging issues for attorney review.
• Assist in drafting minimum requirements and job descriptions for PERM roles.
• Review and file Prevailing Wage Requests for PERM.
• Conduct labor market testing for PERM, including drafting advertisements to be sent to ad agents and posting job orders.
• Draft and review Form ETA 9089 for PERM filings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate clients concerning PERM cases.
• Draft and review employment verification letters to be used in I-140 filings.
• Draft forms and assemble documents for PERM-based I-140 filings, as well as I-485, I-765, and I-131 applications.
• Oversee approximately 60 PERM cases independently, with responsibility for tracking deadlines and prioritizing cases.

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
• 2+ years of employment‑based immigration paralegal experience required, specifically complete‑cycle PERM experience, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills are required.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.

In accordance with the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, the expected salary range for this New Jersey‑based position is between $67,040 and $83,800.

• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(killin program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Affordable Health and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses

If you have questions, please e‑mail  with “Business Immigration Paralegal 2 – San Francisco” in the subject line.

Please note that applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates.

Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to successful completion, always remaining accessible to all our clients.

We are fully committed crc importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply to the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full‑time

Legal

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