Immigration Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Aid and support attorneys in the preparation and filing of various non-immigrant petitions such as H-1Bs, L-1A/Bs, E-3, E-2, TN, O-1 and P Visas.
• Aid and support attorneys in the preparation of various immigrant matters such as PERMs, EB 1-3 I-140s, I-485s and Naturalization.
• Maintain communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of their case.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies including USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor.
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data from materials produced; and prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests for evidence.
• Review/prepare job descriptions.
• Aid attorneys in gathering evidence, preparing declarations and supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines for cases in the Immigration Court when needed.
• Aid and support attorneys in obtaining civil and criminal court records for immigration matters.
• Analyze and review case details to determine future actions.
• Prepare responses to audit requests.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative regarding case assignments; identify and resolve delays in process.
• Create new files and update client matter reports.
• Address client case status inquiries, including processing remaining steps in filing, processing times, and consular appointment issues.
• Conduct ongoing case tracking and management.
• Enter billable time into billing system on a timely basis.
• Willingness to adhere to all office and firm protocols related to work hygiene including punctuality, time management, etc.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines.
• 2+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Ability to accurately and timely input billable and non-billable time into billing system (Intapp).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with various technology platforms, such as Tracker.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Initiative, team orientation and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree a plus but other relevant work experience considered.
• Paralegal Certificate a plus.