Paralegal - Immigration

About the role

This is a senior-level position responsible for a variety of immigration paralegal and case management responsibilities. This position will require overtime.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, their employees, and families to provide comprehensive immigration service through the entire application process, including responses to applications, requests for evidence, interviews, and compliance.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor a wide variety of business-based nonimmigrant petitions including H-1B, H-3, TN, E, J-1, L-1, and O-1.
• Oversee a variety of business-based immigrant matters from initiation through approval including PERM Labor Certification, I-140, EB-1, etc.
• Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
• Assist with application and obtaining work visas with U.S. consular offices abroad.
• Compile and maintain records of immigration forms, other documentation, and records of activity on behalf of corporate clients’ employees.
• Actively manage case load using an online case management system and reporting.
• Serve as key contact with client and foreign nationals; direct and manage communications; prioritize responses from the legal team.
• Perform research using all available immigration research tools including government agency websites.
• Mentor and delegate work to junior Paralegals and Project Assistants.
• All other projects as assigned by an Attorney or the Paralegal Manager.

Requirements

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office Applications and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with Formally, LawLogix, or other immigration-focused applications.
• Minimum of 10+ years of Business Immigration experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved school.
• Proficient using technology.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Pay

The target salary range for this role is $108,000 - $130,000 if located in Illinois. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.