Immigration Paralegal - Boston

Mintz • Full-time • Boston, MA, US • $55k - $65k / year • 3h ago

The Immigration Paralegal will work closely with the legal team on all aspects of case preparation and filings in support of immigration cases.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Prepare H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1/E-2 and other types of nonimmigrant visa petitions.
Prepare PERM labor certification cases or possess the willingness to learn.
Prepare IV cases, including I-140s, I-130s, and AOS cases.
Collect evidence and visa documentation from clients.
Meet with attorneys and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Manage case docket, across various clients with different attorneys, with competing responsibilities.
Learn and follow procedural and processing requirements for various types of visa petitions and applications.
Assist in the preparation and filing of business and employment-related immigration documentation.
Maintain client database and analyze immigration status reports.
Own the client relationship and provide a high level of client service, always ensuring client satisfaction.
Build knowledge of firm processes.
Assist on projects as assigned.
Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
This role requires 60% in-office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.
1-3 years’ professional work experience required. Experience in business immigration or a law firm is a plus.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
Demonstrated ability to use timekeeping applications by consistently entering billable time accurately, with detailed narratives, and in a timely manner in compliance with firm-wide time entry policies to ensure ethical and efficient billing practices.
Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, and logical thought process.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet various deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Outstanding sense of customer service.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.
High level of integrity and honesty.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, and Zoom. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.

The salary range for this role in the Boston Office is: $55,000-$65,000

This role is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands:

This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time and the continuous operation of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards and phones. It also requires mobility sufficient to perform certain job functions, such as getting to photocopiers/scanners/fax machines, and regular bending, reaching, lifting, stooping and occasionally pulling, pushing and/or lifting items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

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