Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our Immigration Department. This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of substantial, recent business immigration experience and will be able to assume significant responsibility for case preparation and day-to-day case management under attorney supervision.
What You Will Do
Manage a diverse caseload of employment-based immigration matters, preparing and filing petitions and applications, and communicating directly with clients concerning case requirements, documentation, deadlines, and case progress.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of U.S. business immigration processes and government filing procedures, excellent attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- Associate's or bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate, preferred; equivalent combinations of relevant education, paralegal training, and substantial business immigration experience will be considered.
- A minimum of five years of substantial, recent business immigration experience.
- Significant hands-on experience with H-1B and PERM matters.
- Experience preparing I-140 petitions and employment-based adjustment of status applications.
- Experience with L-1, TN, and E-1/E-2 matters.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. business immigration processes and government filing procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating directly and professionally with corporate and individual clients.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, or provide guidance to junior team members.
- Familiarity with immigration case-management software (e.g., Docketwise or comparable systems) desired.
Benefits
- Salary range: $70-$95,000, depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus.
- Hybrid work arrangement with three days on-site (Monday through Wednesday) and additional in-office or in-person attendance as needed.
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