Immigration Paralegal
New York, NY | Hybrid Opportunity (after training)
Are you an experienced paralegal looking to do work that truly matters? Do you want a role where your skills help change lives every day?
One of New York City’s premier law firms is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support both corporate and individual clients with non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven firm known for excellence, collaboration, and meaningful client impact.
Who You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Have:
- A Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a writing- or communication-focused field
- Previous experience in an Immigration Paralegal role (min. 3 years)
- Experience with business-based and/or family-based immigration (preferred, not required)
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, particularly for complex legal support letters
- (Writing sample required with application)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-assisted legal research tools
- The ability to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A professional, cooperative, flexible, and positive attitude
What You’ll Do:
As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in preparing a wide range of immigration petitions, including:
- Business-based non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, E, O-1)
- Employment-based and family-based immigrant petitions
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing high-volume corporate client accounts and working directly with clients to deliver comprehensive immigration services
- Preparing immigration forms and assembling supporting documentation
- Drafting detailed and persuasive legal support letters and arguments
- Reviewing immigration regulations and applying them to diverse case scenarios
- Conducting research using government agencies and immigration research tools
- Maintaining accurate case records and entering data into the firm’s case management system
- Prioritizing workload, meeting deadlines, and problem-solving in a fast-paced office environment
What Success Looks Like:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Consistent attention to detail and deadlines
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the firm
- Commitment to the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, inclusion, and engagement
- Completion of a minimum of 1,400 billable hours annually
- Willingness to work in-office during training, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule
Additional Details:
- The anticipated schedule is 40 hours per week
- Salary will be commensurate with experience, location, and schedule
