Immigration Paralegal

A successful law firm is seeking a business Immigration Paralegal to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a highly professional, reputable firm with a great in-office culture. This role will provide critical support to the firm’s immigration practice through the preparation, filing, and tracking of various immigration applications and petitions. The position will preferably be resident in our Bluffton, SC, Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, Columbia, SC, or Charleston, SC office.

Hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Our client is offering hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare visa applications and petitions for business and employment-based immigration cases.
• Compile and analyze complex case facts and documents, prepare reports and other relevant immigration documents.
• Maintain and manage case files including tracking of cases, determining related deadlines, and responding to status inquiries.
• Extensive communication with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Draft immigration correspondence including support letters and other key documents for attorney review.
• Other responsibilities as necessary to deliver bottom-line results and exceptional client service.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, and/or appropriate combination of education/experience.
• Experience with H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN PERM, I-140 and I-485s
• Two years of immigration experience.
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive, and desire to take ownership.
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the team and a variety of audiences.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint with knowledge of LawLogix or other immigration software a plus.