Paralegal, Immigration Services

Office of Immigration Services at the University at Buffalo invites applications for the position of Paralegal.

The Paralegal will play a key role in the University at Buffalo’s Immigration Services unit and provide immigration support for the university’s non-citizen employees and exchange visitors. The Paralegal will also support the departments who seek to hire non-citizen employees and scholars and will serve as a unit communications liaison.

• Help prepare employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications for international employees.
• Support the administration of the university’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
• Serve as a communications liaison, including managing departmental electronic mail accounts, updating departmental websites using CRM technologies, and giving presentations.
• Prepare reports, manage case files, public access files, and departmental records.
• Support various legal and office functions, as needed.

• Associate’s degree plus a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience includes working in a legal field or working directly with foreign nationals in a U.S. higher education environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly and respectfully communicate complex information to university administrators, faculty, researchers, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and a working knowledge of digital communications.
• A commitment to accuracy, and a high attention to detail.
• An ability to learn quickly and to effectively employ new skills, as needed.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required as mandated by federal (SEVP) regulations.

• Experience managing websites using CRM technologies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced immigration law firm environment.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.