Senior Business Immigration Paralegal

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, a global business law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Immigration Paralegal to support its Immigration Department and work closely with attorneys on a wide range of complex employment-based immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including:
  • PERM/I-140 immigrant petitions
  • Adjustment of Status (AOS) and Consular Processing (CP)
  • H-1B
  • L-1
  • E-1/E-2
  • TN
  • Other nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based matters
• Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and other government correspondence
• Independently manage assigned caseloads and ensure timely completion of filings and case milestones
• Prepare labor certification documents and oversee the labor certification recruitment process
• Prepare letters in support of visa petitions
• Collect, review, and organize supporting evidence and visa documentation from clients
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding case status, documentation, and filing requirements
• Maintain correspondence with clients and provide regular status updates
• Conduct case audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain contact with government agencies, including USCIS, DOL, and U.S. consulates/embassies
• Research visa application procedures, requirements, and changes in immigration laws, policies, and procedures
• Maintain accurate case records and client databases, including tracking approval and validity dates of visa petitions
• Utilize immigration case management and tracking systems to manage workflow and documentation
• Assist attorneys and team members with additional immigration-related projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of U.S. employment-based immigration experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate immigration practice
• Strong experience handling complex business immigration matters from initiation through filing
• Experience in temporary work visas (including but not limited to L-1A, L-1B, E-2, E-1, H-1B, O-1), PERM labor certifications, employment-based immigrant visas, consular representation, adjustment of status applications, and U.S. citizenship
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and highly analytical
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional client-service mindset and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with immigration tracking and case management systems
• Ability to be onsite every day; no remote