Immigration Paralegal

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support its internationally recognized immigration practice.

About the role

This position will focus on U.S. consular processing matters, with primary responsibility for preparing DS-160 and DS-260 applications and assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts. Based in either our Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami office, this role offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision and guidance of immigration legal staff and attorneys, prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications such as I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, O-1, EAD, AP, J-1, etc.
• Interface with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications.
• Ensure that clients are kept apprised of the progress of their cases.
• Respond to immigration inquiries in a timely manner.
• Enter, update, and maintain data in immigration case management system.
• Manage caseload and timely completion of work.
• Track and manage critical deadlines.
• Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in immigration case management system.
• Attend team meetings and continue educational programs/seminars.
• Enter and close time entries in the Firm’s time recording system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably including experience with U.S. consular processing, preparation of DS-160 and DS-260 applications, and assisting clients in scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts.

Skills

• Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability.

Pay

For positions in Washington DC, the salary range is $64,700.00 - $103,475.00.