Korean Speaking Immigration Paralegal - Experienced 3 yrs, Hybrid - Irvine, CA

Evelyn Moon Law PC • Full-time • Irvine, California, United States • $20 - $25 / hour • 3m ago

We are seeking an experienced Korean-speaking Immigration Paralegal to join our expanding legal team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative, with a strong interest in immigration law and ongoing professional development. This position requires the ability to independently manage complex immigration matters with minimal supervision and a genuine desire to contribute to a mission-driven practice while growing alongside the team.

Our firm primarily handles employment-based nonimmigrant visa matters, including E-2, H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, and L-1 petitions, as well as immigrant visa cases such as EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2 and EB-3 (PERM-based), EB-2 NIW, and EB-5. We also represent clients in family-based immigration matters and N-400 naturalization applications.

As a paralegal, you will be responsible for:

Prepare and complete immigration petition forms with accuracy and attention to detail.
Prepare Department of Labor filings, including ETA 9035, ETA 9141, and ETA 9089.
Draft attorney cover letters, support letters, RFEs, NOIDs, and other legal correspondence.
Assemble well-organized exhibit packets with proper tabs, indexes, and supporting documentation.
Maintain regular communication with corporate and individual clients regarding document collection, case status, and updates.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Korean-speaking corporate and individual client accounts.
Review translated documents for accuracy and provide feedback to translation vendors as needed.
Assist with tracking deadlines, managing filing logistics, and ensuring timely submissions.
Organize and maintain digital case files and support case status tracking.
Conduct in-depth legal research on immigration laws, regulations, AAO decisions, court findings, legal precedents, USCIS policy manuals, and other pertinent information.
Participate in case strategy discussions and support attorneys in case preparation.

Qualification:

Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Korean and English is required.
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in employment-based immigration, with particular experience in E-2, H-1B, L-1A, O-1, EB-1A, EB-1C, NIW, and PERM based green card petitions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Flexible hybrid work schedule offering increased flexibility to accommodate personal and family needs.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618