Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION:

Mona Shah & Partners is looking for a paralegal with an organized mind and multitasking ability. The candidate must be reliable, attentive to details, and work effectively with minimal supervision. We are seeking a candidate with experience in Immigration law. The preferred candidate must be able to pay attention to detail, be prepared to research, and be immersed in this nuanced field of law.

Previous experience in consular processing, adjustments, and business immigration is highly preferred. We are looking for a candidate who can thrive in a small, collaborative environment. Bookkeeping experience is a plus!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Assist with Immigration EB-5 filings.
• Drafting RFCs, RFEs, NOIDs, and MTRs for USCIS.
• Handling Adjustment of Status/NVC cases.
• Communicate with USCIS, NVC, Consulate for any client issues.
• Sourcing funds (forensic accounting).
• Client interaction (especially high net worth individuals as well as developers).
• Occasional handling of E-2, L-1, O-1, H-1B, and other business nonimmigrant cases.
• Never a dull day in the office!

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with client intakes to obtain relevant case information
• Conducting legal research for cases
• Coordinate with clients to gather documents, complete forms, review, provide case status, etc.
• Drafting correspondence to clients, courts, USCIS, NVC, attorneys, etc.
• Preparing cases for submission (Printing and assembling documents, scanning and saving, and organizing mail delivery)
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing papers, answering telephone calls, and maintaining and organizing reference files
• Maintaining the attorney’s schedule, database, and calendar
• Review files regularly, consult with the attorney, and prepare regular status reports
• Writing skills required
• Experience in Bookkeeping is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid personal and vacation time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9:30am-6pm

Work Location:

In person