Immigration Paralegal

Pabian Law LLC • Full-time • Framingham, Massachusetts, United States • $50k / year • 2d ago

Pabian Law Summary:

Pabian Law is a national immigration law firm focused on the hospitality industry. We are looking for a Junior Paralegal to join our H2B team that has a passion not only for immigration but the hospitality industry. If you have previous experience as a paralegal and want to continue to grow specifically in the immigration field, we encourage you to apply.

Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Practice Area Manager and Assistant Manager, the Junior Paralegal provides a wide range of legal support by drafting, preparing, and reviewing legal documents for assigned cases.

Duties/Responsibilities

Effectively moves cases forward daily to ensure all required deadlines are met
Proactively identifies, communicates, and proposes solutions to issues with cases
Identifies and communicates opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency
Builds relationships with clients by facilitating communication via phone and email
Drafts email responses to client questions
Reviews and analyzes documents from clients including emails, job descriptions, seasonality evidence, documents for in-country beneficiaries, etc.
Analyzes applicant qualifications and drafts appropriate documents for clients to send to applicants
Assists with the following:
Drafting job descriptions and Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD’s)
Drafting government forms
Preparing petitions
Drafting State Workforce Agency job orders and monitoring the site for applicants
Drafting responses to audits, Notice of Denials (NOD’s), and Requests for Evidence (RFE’s)
Amendment requests as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Contributes to maintaining positive office morale
Acts as an ambassador for the mission, values, and standards of behavior of the firm

Required Skills & Competencies

Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant strongly preferred.
Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates professional conduct and presence
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to demonstrate support for organizational change
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Regularly required to stand or walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend

We strongly prefer candidates that are comfortable with a late August, early September start.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Our office is located in Framingham, MA. Are you comfortable working in the office at least three days per week?
This position prefers a late August or early September start. If offered the position, when are you looking to start?
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?

Education: