Immigration Paralegal

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

If you are looking for an employer that embraces wellness and a healthy work-life balance, consider Miles & Stockbridge! We are seeking an Immigration Paralegal in our Baltimore, MD office. This is a hybrid role and would provide support for attorneys in our Labor & Employment Practice Group. Our Immigration Paralegals partner with attorneys by assisting with legal research, filing petitions and applications, and preparing other legal documents. This position is ideal for an experienced Immigration Paralegal who enjoys contributing independently and working with a team.

Immigration Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Draft letters for complex work visas and respond to government requests.
• Proactively communicate with clients to answer questions and provide status updates,
• Prepare nonimmigrant petitions and applications, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, O-1.
• Independently prepare immigrant cases, such as EB-1 Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Researcher, EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions, and PERM labor certification.
• Review documentation to determine facts and information.
• Compile and analyze case facts, draft correspondence, maintain and organize client documentation.
• Draft RFEs for filings with the USCIS.
• Record and store client information in an electronic filing system.

Immigration Paralegal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 4 years of experience in immigration including visa preparation and filing in a law firm.
• Experience writing narratives to successfully obtain petition approvals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and good judgement.

Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.

The pay range for this position is $80,500 - $114,500. The pay range provided is in compliance with state, city, or local employment laws and applies to this location only. Actual pay for this position will be determined based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, current market data, and business needs.

Miles & Stockbridge is not currently accepting resumes or assistance from search firms for this position.

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.

Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

Salary : $80,500 - $114,500