Business Immigration Paralegal I

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting an immigration paralegal to support the firm’s Immigration practice in its Washington, DC office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of basic legal documents, routine legal research activities, and other tasks related to the immigration practice area under the frequent supervision of lawyers and more experienced paralegals. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

1. Prepare and finalize petitions and applications with supervision, to include:
   
   a.  NIV (H-1B, L-1, E-2/3, TN, O-1, dependent applications);
   b.  IV (EB1/2/3/NIW and family-based); and
   c.  PERM applications.
     
2. Participate in case intake and strategy, including research on appropriate SOC classifications and use of private wage surveys.
   
   
3. Maintain timely communications with client contacts (employees, managers, and HR representatives) via email, phone, and video calls as necessary.
   
   
4. Monitor relevant expiration reports and timely initiate renewal processes.
   
   
5. Balance workload across multiple attorneys, with the guidance of practice advisors.
   
   
6. Participate in trainings to broaden case type competencies.
   
   
7. Maintain both internal and external case communications and documentation through use of firm file maintenance programs.
   
   
8. Opportunities to work on pro bono matters, if desired.
   
   
9. This is a timekeeping position, with billable hour standards and timekeeping requirements.
   
   
10. Perform special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  College degree preferred.  Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
   
   
2. Experience:  Case clerk, paralegal, or general legal experience preferred.
   
   
3. Other Qualifications:  Compliance with Firm in-office policy required. Basic knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources required; familiarity with legal technology and computer databases preferred. Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $74,050 - $96,400