Immigration Paralegal

Recruit, Staff, Hire LLC • Full-time • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States • $60k - $70k / year • 1m ago

A well-established, full-service defense firm is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support a busy immigration desk handling K-1 fiancé visa and H-1B employment-based immigration matters. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys client communication, case organization, and hands-on petition preparation.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, organize, and maintain immigration petitions and supporting documentation
Assist with K-1 fiancé visa and H-1B filings from intake through submission
Gather client, employer, and beneficiary documents needed for petitions
Draft immigration forms, cover letters, and client correspondence for attorney review
Track deadlines, case status updates, notices, and follow-up items
Communicate with clients, employers, beneficiaries, and government agencies as needed
Maintain accurate case files and ensure documentation is complete and consistent
Assist attorneys with RFEs, case updates, and ongoing immigration matter management

Qualifications:

Prior immigration paralegal experience required
Hands-on experience with K-1 and/or H-1B matters strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and document-heavy matters
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working directly with clients and sensitive personal information
Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal team
Experience with immigration forms, filings, and case management systems preferred

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Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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