Business Immigration Paralegal 2
About the role
Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. Our Houston, TX office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing visa applications.
We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.
Responsibilities
The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- 2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.
- Knowledge of the NIV processes.
- Strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work independently toward team goals.
- Outstanding organizational skills are required.
- Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- a 401(k) matching program
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- an Employee Assistance Program