Business Immigration Paralegal

Job Description:

• Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided.
• Ensure accountability for the drafting and monitoring of NIV & PERM casework.
• Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner
• Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients.
• Track case progress using Envoy technology
• Flag any ideas for process improvement to the appropriate Attorney/Case Manager.
• Swiftly draft responses to requests for information from government agencies.
• Respond to client communication requests – either via client company representatives or directly with the foreign national.

Requirements:

• 1-2 full years of experience working as a Business Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions.
• Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable.
• A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
• Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred.
• Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time.
• Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
• Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions.
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
• Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
• A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work
• Supportive team culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance

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