Immigration Paralegal/Legal Writer

Alma • Full-time • Palo Alto, CA, US • $85k - $110k / year • 2w ago

As an Immigration Paralegal at Alma, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in our startup's growth and success. Backed by leading VCs Village Global, NFX and Conviction, Alma is founded by graduates of prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, UCLA with experience at companies like Cooley, McKinsey, EY, and Uber.

Joining Alma means being part of a dynamic team passionate about revolutionizing the immigration industry through technology.

Responsibilities

Apply your creativity and legal expertise to process interesting, complex employment-based immigration cases and client matters.
Prepare visa petitions, applications, and supporting documentation for foreign national clients such as H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, and E-2.
Draft talent visa petitions, applications, and supporting documentation for foreign national clients such as O-1A, O-1B, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW.
Work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Work closely with product and engineering teams to provide product feedback.
Work closely with supervising attorney and legal teams to develop, improve, and implement new case workflows, protocols, and client resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certification.
Minimum of 2 years of experience drafting and filing talent visa cases, with a focus on O-1s, EB-1s, and EB-2 National Interest Waiver cases.
Experience in developing new firm protocols, case templates, and providing best practices feedback, is a plus!
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Possess a client service mindset, attention to detail, and a desire to achieve a high level of productivity.

Benefits

At Alma, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive. As part of our team, you will receive competitive compensation and benefits, as well as the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Apply now

If you are passionate about immigration and want to be part of a groundbreaking startup, we invite you to apply for the Legal Writer position at Alma. Join us in shaping the future of immigration!