(Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Memphis, San Francisco, Seattle, or Portland, ME)
Full-time, Hybrid on occasion
Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Immigration Paralegal Manager to join our team. In this essential role, you will contribute to the seamless operation of our services, providing crucial support to our department in delivering exceptional client service and maintaining our commitment to excellence.
Position Summary
The Immigration Paralegal Manager will manage approximately a 50% typical caseload while providing leadership and oversight to the immigration paralegal team. This role is responsible for day-to-day case operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality execution of employment-based and, when needed, family-based immigration matters. The position works closely with attorneys and practice group leadership to guide case workflow, maintain consistent drafting and filing standards, and deliver exceptional client service to both corporate and individual clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise immigration support staff, monitor caseload health, perform quality control on filings, and drive ongoing process improvements to support efficient and compliant case preparation.
- Assist IPG Practice Manager with training and mentoring immigration paralegals and coordinators.
- Establish and maintain standardized templates, checklists, and operating procedures for case initiation, document collection, form and letter drafting, and filing assembly.
- Ensure case management system records are current, reliable, and audit-ready, and that the practice utilizes technology in the most efficient and effective manner.
- Assist with onboarding and training new paralegals, provide ongoing feedback, and develop team capabilities in immigration procedures, drafting, and client communications.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of IPG document repository and templates
- Participate in identifying training needs, implementing technology solutions, tracking key performance metrics, and ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment in handling sensitive personal, corporate, and financial information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least five years’ experience in a law firm immigration practice with demonstrated mastery of case preparation and filing processes.
- Prior supervisory, lead, or mentoring experience (one to three years);
- Strong working knowledge of employment-based immigration matters such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3, PERM labor certification, I-140 immigrant petitions, and adjustment of status/consular processing.
- Excellent drafting, proofreading, and quality-control skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines; and
- Proficiency with immigration case management and document management systems and standard office tools.
- Preferred qualifications include a paralegal certificate, experience managing corporate clients, comfort training staff and standardizing workflows.
The annual range for this position is $90k - $110k. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Why Join Us
At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.
We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.
Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.
