The Position

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal with at least 1 year of experience in Immigration. This position is great for someone interested in the law and legal process around immigration and someone who is great at multitasking, detail oriented, comfortable with a fast-paced, high volume case load, and has strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing caseload intakes and filing documents, handling permanent residency cases, preparing non-immigrant visa petition packages for review and filing, and responding to immigration inquiries. This role can be located in one of our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, WI or Chicago, IL offices. Remote work is available up to 2 days per week. Part-time candidates are welcome to apply.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Non-immigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN) and immigrant (PERM, 1-140, I-485) cases;
• Naturalization filings;
• Immigration case management;
• Preparation of labor certification applications and a variety of business immigration filings with both consular posts and SCIS (e.g., E, L, TN, Adjustment of Status, Immigrant Visa)

This position is an essential part of Michael Best’s Immigration team. Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications for attorney and client review (e.g., submission letters, immigration-related forms, supporting documentation);
• Writing and research for petitions including specialty occupation H-1Bs, and L-1 intracompany transferee cases, as well as responses to requests for evidence for attorney review;
• Manage heavy client caseload, including case preparation, client email correspondence, and client status calls;
Communication with government agencies—such as the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State
• - to check status, as necessary;
• Creation and maintenance of client status reports;
• Evaluate cases, relays concerns, and proactively escalates to the appropriate team members(s);
• Prepare forms, letters, documents and correspondence for attorney review;
• Manage status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review;
• Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework

The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location

We have offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc and Waukesha, WI; Chicago, IL; Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, Raleigh Crabtree, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem, NC; Washington, D.C.; Broomfield and Denver, CO; Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights, UT; and Austin, TX. Our contemporary office designs are ideal for concentration and collaboration and support a culture where we work together to make good things happen for our clients. This position is available in our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Remote work is available up to 2 days per week.

Job Requirements:

Bring Your Best

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program
• At least 1 year of employment-based immigration experience

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

Other

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment Agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.