Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

National law firm has an immediate opening for an Immigration Paralegal (Immigration Case Coordinator). The successful candidate will have the freedom to work fully remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as Immigration Case Coordinator at the Firm include but are not limited to :

1. We are looking for an individual with a wide range of immigration of experience to add to our Immigration group.

2. Prepare and file non-immigrant applications / petitions (E, H, L, TN, O) and immigrant petitions (EB 1 to 3) and adjustment of status as well as immigrant visa applications. Prepare, file and oversee labor certification filings (PERM) (be prepared to talk through the entire process of an application / petition of our choosing during the interview);

3. Thorough understanding of prevailing wage concepts and how to calculate corresponding wage levels (be prepared to explain the process during the interview);

4. Must be familiar with the concepts of Delitizer and Kazarian ;

5. Perform case intake, analyze case documents, and draft correspondence, and / or memos / summaries;

6. Maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality of client matters;

7. Maintain and organize client documentation, monitor workload and production;

8. Communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals regarding case filings;

9. Monitor expiration dates and prepare case status reports for clients using case management system and programs;

10. Support the Immigration Group with other assigned tasks and projects, as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required :

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or paralegal certification. Equivalent experience will be -considered;

2. Have a minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience;

3. A minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience preparing and filing non-immigrant applications / petitions ;

4. A minimum of three to four years of experience in the preparation and oversight of labor certification (PERM) filings with the Department of Labor. We need someone who thoroughly understands PERM work and is extremely diligent about accuracy.

5. Previous experience with INSZoom strongly preferred;

6. Possess the ability to handle high volume case load while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and productivity;

7. Be proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and proficiency with document management systems;

8. Possess outstanding case / project management and organizational skills;

9. Possess excellent writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task and work independently toward team goals;

10. Possess the ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.

Our firm offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include : a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

Company Description

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!

Company Description

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!