Business Immigration Paralegal

About This Role

This role as a Business Immigration Paralegal provides organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys in a highly specialized Immigration Department. It involves assisting with a wide range of business immigration matters and preparing various petitions and applications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)
• Prepare responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
• Maintain oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
• Research law, procedures and keep track of immigration law updates
• Manage various administrative duties; maintain case management database, direct client contact (phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence)
• Create and maintain reports as needed
• Contact USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedule visa appointment interviews
• Assist in client intakes, prepare client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Assist with other department activities as needed, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 3-5 years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Familiar with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)