Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Immigration Paralegal in our Atlanta - Center for Excellence office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary
The Business Immigration Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. Will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters including preparing various immigration forms and applications. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares petitions/applications for various immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J)
- Processes I-485; submits applications for employment authorization document; travel document, replacement I-94 and I-90
- Changes and files extensions of statuses, including B2; processes fiancé/finance petitions
- Submits and files I-751 (Removal of Conditions)
- Maintains oversight of individual caseloads as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work
- Prepares responses to request for evidence
- 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
- Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
- Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
- Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills & Competencies
- 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
- Ability to be a 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
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
- Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
- Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Qualifications & Prior Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Certified Paralegal a plus
- Minimum of 3-5 years International Immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
- Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas
- Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Familiar with immigration case management systems (Bluedot or INSZoom)
- Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
