Immigration Paralegal

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. Join our Immigration Team as an Immigration Paralegal located in our Florham Park, New Jersey office.

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
• Contacts 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

• 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

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

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
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)

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
• An employee assistance program

Additional Programs

• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life
• Voluntary disability
• Voluntary long term care
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance

Schedule

This role is based in our Florham Park, New Jersey office, on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.