Immigration Paralegal

Job Overview

We are seeking an Immigration Paralegal with 5-7 + years of experience in business immigration law matters with a strong preference for candidates experienced in PERM. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging matters across the employment-based immigration spectrum under the supervision of attorneys and a senior paralegal/practice manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications (e.g., H-1B, TN, L-1, E-2, PERM, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, etc.)
• Draft, proofread, edit, and fact-check nonimmigrant and immigrant forms and support letters
• Draft responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
• Draft Public Access Files
• Organize and analyze information and files
• Communicate with clients concerning immigration strategies, gather information for petitions and applications and provide updates and status reports
• Work on a high volume of cases within tight timeframes
• Develop understanding of your client base and industries that you support
• Maintain client data and draft forms using INSZoom case management software
• The Immigration Paralegal may work on both routine and complex nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters, including writing-intensive filings. The successful candidate will have a foundational knowledge of business immigration and a willingness to quickly learn new case types and nuanced strategies both independently and with the guidance of attorneys and senior paralegals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling business immigration cases specifically B-1/B-2, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, TN, PERM, EB-1A/ EB-2/EB-3 Immigrant Petitions, Adjustment of Status.
• Excellent organization and computer skills and knowledge of practice management and forms programs (e.g., INSZoom, Tracker, LawLogix Edge)
• Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be objective to provide fair and rational consultation
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands