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Immigration Paralegal

Recruit, Staff, Hire LLC
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

A well-established, full-service defense firm is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support a busy immigration desk handling K-1 fiancé visa and H-1B employment-based immigration matters. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys client communication, case organization, and hands-on petition preparation.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, organize, and maintain immigration petitions and supporting documentation
  • Assist with K-1 fiancé visa and H-1B filings from intake through submission
  • Gather client, employer, and beneficiary documents needed for petitions
  • Draft immigration forms, cover letters, and client correspondence for attorney review
  • Track deadlines, case status updates, notices, and follow-up items
  • Communicate with clients, employers, beneficiaries, and government agencies as needed
  • Maintain accurate case files and ensure documentation is complete and consistent
  • Assist attorneys with RFEs, case updates, and ongoing immigration matter management

Qualifications:

  • Prior immigration paralegal experience required
  • Hands-on experience with K-1 and/or H-1B matters strongly preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and document-heavy matters
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working directly with clients and sensitive personal information
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal team
  • Experience with immigration forms, filings, and case management systems preferred

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Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • K-1 visa: 1 year (Required)
  • H1-B visa: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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