What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Paralegal position at Buchanan Ingersoll-Rooney?
Immigration Paralegal
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients.
We are searching for an Immigration Paralegal in our Miami office. Currently, our paralegals work on a hybrid schedule with an expectation that they will work three days a week in the office. This position offers flexibility and a chance to work with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in all types of industries.
Specific Responsibilities of the Position include:
- Manage immigration and visa-related data and assist immigration attorneys with document review and all aspects of case preparation.
- Draft forms and petition support letters.
- Correspond with clients and government officials.
- Manage PERM timelines and document collection.
- Perform special projects and other assignments as requested by attorneys or others by establishing priorities and proactively anticipating attorney and client needs.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
- Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required.
- Experience preparing a full range of business immigration petitions and applications for corporate clients, including H, L, TN, O, J, E, PERM, AOS, National Interest Waiver, EB-1, Naturalization, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications with advanced level in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and case tracking databases.
- Team player with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Highly motivated with superior analytical and organizational ability.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a friendly personality.
- Proven writing ability with strong attention to detail.
- Takes initiative and works with minimal supervision.
- Bilingual Spanish / English is preferred, but not required.
Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offers a benefit package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K Program
- Pension Profit Sharing Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
