Associate Immigration Paralegal

About This Role

This associate paralegal role supports the company's immigration processes, focusing on non-immigrant and immigrant visa submissions and renewals. The position involves preparing and reviewing documentation, coordinating applications, and communicating with employees regarding immigration matters, all under attorney supervision. It suits a candidate with intermediate immigration knowledge and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and preparation of business records and documents required to support non-immigrant and immigrant visa submissions
• Prepare and review visa documentation and correspondence, and provide support in drafting related documentation under attorney supervision
• Coordinate, assemble, and submit visa and green card applications and renewals
• Respond to government inquiries on applications
• Communicate directly with employees on immigration matters, including consulate interviews and Requests for Proposals
• Manage the employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa application process from start to finish under the supervision of the Lead Immigration Specialist and attorney
• Interact directly with Human Resources, business managers, and foreign nationals on matters pertaining to employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant status
• Assist attorneys in researching immigration regulations
• Assist in managing immigration files and related matters

Requirements

• Intermediate immigration knowledge, or at least knowledge and experience with other basic legal documents
• Excellent organizational skills and project management experience
• Ability to coordinate the flow of information within the legal department, with outside counsel, counterparties, and all other company departments
• Strong working knowledge of immigration terminology and concepts
• Strong paralegal skills, with a polished and professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to acquire proficiency with new programs such as an electronic document management system
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1-3 years of relevant immigration work experience
• Experience in an in-house corporate legal department working specifically on US immigration issues or the corporate department of a law firm focusing on immigration

Benefits

• Opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay
• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k match