Sr. Paralegal; Corporate Immigration

We are an established Corporate Immigration Law Firm seeking to hire an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal with a strong background in nonimmigrant visa (NIV) case processing for our office located in North San Jose. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of progressive, employment-based immigration experience, with deep, hands‑on knowledge of current visa application processes, procedures, and agency requirements.

This role is well‑suited for a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, is exceptionally detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and takes pride in supporting team success through expertise, collaboration, and mentorship.

This position will transition to a 3/2 hybrid work model after the first 90 days. Candidates must reside locally to accommodate on‑site requirements as needed.

• Independently manage high‑volume, complex nonimmigrant visa casework, including data collection, form preparation, supporting documentation, and end‑to‑end filing with USCIS and other government agencies.
• Prepare and process NIV petitions such as H‑1B, L‑1, O‑1, TN, E‑3, and related extensions, amendments, and consular processing matters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for corporate clients, HR personnel, foreign nationals, immigration attorneys, and government entities, managing cases from intake through adjudication.
• Maintain and proactively monitor the firm’s case management system, ensuring accuracy of client data, case notes, action items, and critical expiration dates.
• Identify issues, anticipate risks, and escalate complex case matters appropriately while proposing practical solutions.
• Stay current on immigration law developments, policy changes, and procedural updates, particularly those impacting nonimmigrant visa processing.
• Support internal team members by sharing knowledge best practices, and process improvements related to NIV workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent, full‑time employment‑based immigration experience, with a strong emphasis on nonimmigrant visas.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience preparing, filing, and managing NIV and immigrant petitions from start to finish.
• In‑depth, working knowledge of current USCIS, DOS, and consular processing procedures.
• Proven ability to prepare high‑quality, detail‑intensive filings efficiently in both electronic and paper‑based environments.
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate with foreign nationals, corporate stakeholders, and legal professionals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while consistently meeting firm service level agreements.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and common business tools including Adobe Acrobat, document scanning, and INSZoom.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and expanding advanced knowledge of corporate immigration processes and regulations.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Preparing and Filing H‑1B Visa: 4 years (Required)

• San Jose, CA 95134:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95134