Immigration Paralegal

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) • Contract • Albany, NY, US • $56k - $72k / year • 8m ago

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level

Department: Legal

CGS is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review amongst other litigation support tasks.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Excellent writing skills
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
Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 3-5 years of business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Familiar with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J)
Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
Researches law, and 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

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

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https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: info@cgsfederal.com