JOB TITLE: Immigration Paralegal
JOB TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Ithaca, NY (in office)
SALARY: $22 - $30/hr or commensurate with experience
DAYS/HRS: Mon-Fri
EMAIL: jobs@millermayer.com
HOW: Send Resume
WHEN: Immediately
EOE: Y
WHO WE ARE: We are a nationally renowned immigration law practice in a high-paced, friendly downtown law firm headquartered in Ithaca, New York, near Cornell University. Our immigration practice serves entrepreneurs, businesses and families in the region and high-skilled, high net-worth, and professional workers and employers throughout the world. We offer a vibrant, learning-rich work environment of attorneys and staff committed to the highest level of customer service and intelligent solutions.
DUTIES: Under supervision of attorneys, prepare documents needed for immigration filings with government agencies, including legal briefs, forms, correspondence, and supporting evidence. Manage a high-volume caseload by monitoring deadlines, communicating with clients, agents, coworkers, and government agencies, and coordinating the collection and submission of evidence and supporting documentation. Conduct legal, factual, and immigration-related research to support case preparation and filing strategies.
Assist attorneys with EB-5 matters, including reviewing financial and supporting documentation, preparing source of funds summaries and narratives, identifying missing information, and coordinating with clients to obtain required records. Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely preparation and submission of immigration filings.
BENEFITS:
· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
· 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Holidays Off
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Associate’s Degree or higher
· Strong research and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail
· Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy, consistency, compliance, and productivity
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Professional paralegal experience
· Strong working knowledge of EB-5 regulations, USCIS policy guidance, and lawful source and path of funds requirements
