What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Immigration Paralegal position at Law Offices of Kelly H. Bu?
A Pleasanton-based fast growing immigration law firm has immediate openings for a paralegal to join our team. We specialize in comprehensive employment-based and family-based immigration services. The job duties and qualifications are as below.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and draft petition letters and other legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence, for applications submitted to U.S. government agencies.
- Communicate with clients to gather information, assist with documentation preparation, and provide case updates.
- Oversee case management from initiation to completion, including document preparation, form completion, organizing files, tracking deadlines, case filing, scanning, copying, and shipping.
- Review client-provided and legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and relevance to ongoing cases.
- Conduct legal research to ensure proper application of law in visa petition letters and other legal documents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university.
- At least 1 year of working experience, including handling employment-based immigration cases (e.g., H-1B, O-1, NIW, PERM).
- Strong writing skills and the ability to perform detailed legal analysis.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong grasp of the English language. Additional proficiency in Chinese is a plus.
- Local Applicants are highly preferred
We offer a very competitive salary for the right candidates. Interested applicants please be ready to send over your cover letter, resume, and the contact information of two references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40