Immigration Paralegal

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE A CONNECTION TO PITTSBURGH, STRONG INTEREST IN BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LAW, AND WILLING TO PROVIDE YOUR TRANSCRIPT AND 2 WRITING SAMPLES.

Draft documents for visa applications and petitions, with a focus on business immigration, including H-1B/TN/E-3, labor certification applications and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings.

•           Communicate verbally and in writing with business and individual clients and coworkers;

•           Analyze and review case details to determine future actions;

•           Assist with online application processes, including in PERM, FLAG and CEAC databases and consular processing of immigrant petitions through NVC;

•           Liaise with government agencies including USCIS, CBP, DOS and DOL;

•           Gather and analyze evidence, review and organize information and files and conduct quality assurance review of filings;

•           Revise job descriptions, client advisories related to developments in the field and other written communication pieces;

•           Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS and other agencies;

•           Coordinate translation of various documents across a wide range of languages;

•           Perform administrative duties related to new client intake;

•           Maintain calendar of filing deadlines, processing times, etc. and manage caseload;

•           Focus on professional development and stay informed on immigration law trends and news, sharing information with others;

•           Work as part of a team and assist coworkers, as needed.

APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO PSYCHOMETRIC TEST

PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR CONNECTION TO PITTSBURGH AND INTEREST IN IMMIGRATION WHEN APPLYING

PAY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. The salary range at the time of posting is $25 - $35/hour, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to, employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance, 401K, employee profit sharing plan, 13 days of PTO time, plus 2 award PTO days, plus paid Christmas break of up to 10 days, and a monthly parking/public transportation allowance.