Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Immigration Team as a Clerk located in our New Jersey Office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our New Jersey office, on a in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Immigration Practice Group Manager.
Position Summary
This position will provide direct support to our paralegals and attorneys. Highly collaborative group working closely together in a fast-paced environment to prepare a high volume of business immigration applications. Candidates should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Prints/scans documents; saves scanned documents into our electronic file system, FileSite
Follows up with clients and foreign nationals for completed questionnaires and missing documents; requesting checks
Processes incoming and outgoing correspondences, including preparing UPS mailing envelopes
Maintains client files, including editing letters and forms
Assists with data and time entries requests
Updates information and uploading documents into an immigration case management system
Requests checks and processes invoices
Calls USCIS and DOS as requested
Assists with light junior paralegal work when needed
Other projects/tasks as assigned
Some tasks involve billable time but there is no annual billable time requirement
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred
Minimum of 6 months to a year of administrative experience supporting multiple people in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Prior immigration experience and/or law firm experience is a plus
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Technology
The expected pay range for this position is:
$24.73 to $27.47 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
