Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Immigration Paralegal to join a dynamic team within a globally recognized law firm.
This role is responsible for assisting attorneys with servicing and communicating with their clients, with a particular focus on the review, preparation, filing, and monitoring of immigration matters and related support with the administration of immigration processes for both individuals and businesses. Contacts are frequently made with others inside and outside the firm including attorneys, professional staff, clients, government agencies, and other professionals.
Responsibilities
- Handle case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies; including, document gathering, document review, case drafting, and case filing.
- Assist lawyers in the preparation of documents, forms, and letters utilizing web-based software and adapting resources when required to deviate from templates.
- Communicate and follow-up with attorneys, clients, and government agencies to ensure delivery and receipt of materials.
- Schedule and calendar meetings and monitor timelines and case status.
- Conduct research to obtain information such as, but not limited to, industry or company information, wage data, or processing procedures and timelines.
- Effective communication and seamless legal support for attorneys and their clients.
- Produce accurate, high quality, and efficient work in a fast-paced environment using the firm's software packages and document management systems.
- Evaluate cases, relay concerns, and proactively escalate to attorneys.
- Administrative duties, including file organization, scanning, e-filing, billing, engagement letter preparation, and file maintenance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 2 years' experience as an immigration paralegal, preferably in a law firm.
- Experience with document management systems is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10022
