Immigration Paralegal 

Position Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support its business immigration practice. This role involves preparing and filing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, consular applications, labor certifications, adjustment of status applications, and family-based immigration matters.

New hires must work in the office for the first 6–8 weeks for training. After completing training, employees may transition to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Initiate immigration cases based on attorney and client instructions, review initial eligibility, identify potential immigration status concerns, and escalate issues to attorneys as appropriate.

• Communicate with clients to obtain information and documentation needed to initiate and process cases.

• Prepare immigration forms and supporting documentation for submission to relevant government agencies.

• Manage employment-based nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1, and O-1 matters, as well as consular applications, including E-2 applications and DS-160 forms.

• Prepare and coordinate PERM labor certifications, immigrant petitions, adjustment of status applications, and family-based petitions.

• Coordinate translations, educational credential evaluations, visa processing, and other services needed to support immigration filings.

• Manage recruitment advertising requirements for PERM applications, including tracking publication dates and maintaining documentation.

• Prepare cover letters, coordinate signatures, submit filings, and distribute completed documents to clients and foreign nationals.

• Assist attorneys with responses to government requests for evidence, audits, and other immigration-related inquiries.

• Draft invitation letters and supporting letters for domestic and international immigration matters.

• Handle frequent client communications by phone and email, respond to routine inquiries, and escalate substantive legal issues when necessary.

• Monitor case progress, government processing timelines, expiration dates, and upcoming extension requirements.

• Track international cases involving permit renewals, expiration dates, and repatriation when applicable.

• Maintain accurate immigration records, update client and foreign national information, and ensure files comply with internal procedures.

• Record tasks and activities in the firm's case management and workflow systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of corporate immigration experience.

• Strong understanding of business immigration procedures, legal requirements, and supporting documentation.

• Experience managing immigration cases and preparing forms using immigration case management and form preparation software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.

• Strong research, organizational, and case management abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage fluctuating workloads, and adapt to changing client needs.

• Strong accountability, responsiveness, and professional judgment, including the ability to recognize when issues require attorney involvement.

• Collaborative approach and commitment to teamwork.

Education

• Paralegal certificate or higher required.

• College degree preferred; an advanced degree in a related field or additional paralegal education is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; life and disability insurance; wellness resources; flexible spending accounts; family-building and caregiving support; and employee referral incentives.