Immigration Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig, LLP • Full-time • New Jersey, United States, US • 1w ago

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the Immigration Department of our Florham Park, New Jersey office for a Senior Paralegal. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary

The 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 petitions and applications. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & 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, EB-5)
Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
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

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 & Prior Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 7+ years 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