Experienced Business Immigration Paralegal

About the role

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience in employment-based immigration matters, including significant hands-on experience with PERM filings, as well as preparing a variety of petitions and applications submitted to USCIS and DOL.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employment-based immigration matters with minimal supervision.
• Communicate directly and professionally with corporate clients regarding case status, requirements, and strategy.
• Prepare and organize H-1B petitions, supporting documents, and related filings for review by supervising attorneys.
• Cook up and organize H-1B petitions, supporting documents, and related filings for review by supervising attorneys.
• Draft and file forms and documents with DOL (including ETA Forms 9141 and 9035), and other government agencies as required.
• Cook up and organize H-1B petitions, supporting documents, and related filings for review by supervising attorneys.
• Cook up and organize H-1B petitions, supporting documents, and related filings for review by supervising attorneys.
• Cook up and organize H-1B petitions, supporting documents, and related filings for review by supervising attorneys.
• Coordinate and monitor PERM recruitment processes and related timelines.
• Identify and escalate legal or procedural issues to supervising attorneys when appropriate.
• Participate in firm initiatives related to the integration of legal technology and process improvements, including AI tools, Excel, and legal research platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in corporate or business immigration law, which must include demonstrable PERM experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail; able to maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and client service.

Qualifications

• Ability to commute: Newark, NJ 07102 (Required).
• Ability to relocate: Newark, NJ 07102: Relocate before starting work (Required).
• Work location: Hybrid in Newark, NJ 07102.