Immigration Paralegal

Position Summary

The Immigration Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. Will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters including preparing various immigration petitions and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)
• Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
• Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
• Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
• Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact—phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
• Creates and maintains reports as needed
• Contact USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews
• Affords client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Affords other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
  • Proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
  • High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
  • Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Technology:
  • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Familiar with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 3-5 years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area

Expected Pay Range

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is $ 39.01 to $46.70 per hour Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short term disability, long term disability
• Dental insurance, vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance

Additional Information

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.