Business Immigration Paralegal

About This Role

The Business Immigration Paralegal works under the supervision of an Attorney or Case Manager, independently analyzing information and documents to prepare, review, and compile immigration petitions and applications for attorney review and filing. This role also handles client and foreign national communications regarding case processing and status, providing excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective document intake by reviewing documents for validity and sufficiently analyzing immigration status based on documents provided during collection
• Be accountable for the heavy drafting and reviewing of immigration forms and letters based on the analysis of case details, documents, and individual qualifications, as per strict deadlines for a range of NIV, PERM, and IV applications (end to end)
• Apply strong attention to detail to ensure immigration petitions are prepared efficiently and accurately
• Flag any potential or foreseeable case-related issues with the Attorney in a timely manner
• Draft responses to requests for evidence as guided
• Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis
• Coordinate with Client Support Specialists for the printing, scanning, and posting of cases and service requests
• Respond to client communication requests, either via client contact or directly with the foreign national
• Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency
• Flag any ideas for process improvements and modifications to appropriate Attorney/Case Manager
• Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required
• Contribute to positive team morale, even within a remote work environment

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree (highly desirable)
• At least 1 year of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word)
• Experience with drafting petitions for a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc.
• Experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred
• Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time
• Experience communicating directly with HR staff and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients
• Genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients and foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Sharp eye for attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work