What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Paralegal position at Bass, Berry & Sims?
Bass, Berry & Sims is recruiting for an Immigration Paralegal who will provide advanced support to attorneys in a fast‑paced business immigration practice. This role is responsible for independently preparing, filing, and tracking employment‑based immigration matters while serving as a primary point of contact for clients, foreign nationals, and government agencies. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands‑on immigration experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage cases with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file a wide range of employment‑based immigration petitions and applications and related ancillary filings
- Draft immigration forms, support letters, and correspondence for attorney review
- Analyze case facts and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations
- Manage and maintain electronic and physical case files, including tracking deadlines, expirations, and case status updates
- Communicate directly with clients, foreign nationals, attorneys, and government agencies regarding case progress and documentation needed
- Respond to routine case status inquiries and escalate issues to attorneys as appropriate
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate filing
- Assist with audits, RFEs, NOIDs, and other government correspondence under attorney supervision
- Maintain data integrity in immigration case management system
- Mentor or provide informal guidance to junior paralegals or legal assistants, as needed
- Perform other duties necessary to support the immigration practice and deliver exceptional client service
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of prior immigration paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate immigration environment
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience with employment‑based immigration matters
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with immigration case management software (e.g., Blue Dot and Corpay)
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Experience working directly with corporate clients
- Familiarity with compliance‑driven environments and high‑volume case management
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills