Immigration Paralegal

Summary

As a Paralegal you are a part of a team, working directly with Attorneys and other Paralegals representing employers in sponsoring foreign workers for immigration sponsorship. Primary responsibilities include assisting in case processing by drafting immigration forms, support letters and various correspondences including interfacing with clients in person, over the phone, and via email. Critical duties include organization, attention to detail, strong research and writing skills, able to multi-task, and work in a fast‑paced environment to meet deadlines.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

• Completion of either of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and not less than one year of in‑house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern, or (b) one to five years of law‑related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal;
  • AND, in addition to (a) or (b), Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred.

• Law Firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in the following areas preferred:
  • PERM labor certification process and recruitment and Eb‑2 and EB‑3 petitions;
  • L‑1 visa applications for individual and blanket applications;
  • H‑1B and Labor Condition Applications and compliance;
  • TN, O‑1 visa and EB‑1 permanent residence applications;
  • H‑2B Temporary Worker applications with DOL and USCIS;
  • I‑140/I‑130 Immigrant Visa applications;
  • E‑2 investor visa applications with USCIS and the consulate; and
  • Adjustment of Status applications for permanent residence.

• Perform intake and case initiation once matter is assigned.
• Draft Petitions/Applications and file with government agency.
• Write detailed persuasive letters.
• Analyze immigration documents of foreign national employee and family members.
• Analyze the position requirements provided by the corporate client.
• Maintain client contact information.
• Provide status updates.
• File documents in proper order.
• Update case management system.
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non‑immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
• Build knowledge of Firm and client processes.
• Interface with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.

• Responsible for time entry, scanning, emailing, scheduling, and handling mail.
• Update visa and expiration reports.
• Assist in Firm marketing for practice area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimal travel may be expected for this position.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast‑paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

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