Immigration Paralegal
An established law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join its growing employment-based immigration practice in Chicago. This is a full-time opportunity supporting attorneys and corporate clients with a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
The position follows a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, with additional in-office time as needed during busy periods due to the paper-intensive nature of the practice. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Chicago office. The salary range for this position is $80K - $100K.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience in a law firm environment and be comfortable independently managing a caseload from start to finish. Strong experience with PERM labor certifications and employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions is required.
Skills required and Job Duties include the following:
Job Duties:
- Prepare and file employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, PERM, I-140, I-485, and related applications
- Manage full lifecycle PERM matters, including recruitment, documentation, and filing requirements
- Draft immigration forms, support letters, and petition packages in compliance with USCIS, DOL, and consular requirements
- Gather, organize, and review supporting documentation from employers and foreign national beneficiaries
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the case lifecycle, providing updates and responding to inquiries
- Prepare and coordinate responses to RFEs, audits, and other government requests
- Maintain accurate case records and case activity within case management and CRM systems
- Record billable time and manage deadlines across a high-volume caseload
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure exceptional client service
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience in a law firm setting
- Strong experience handling PERM labor certifications from start to finish
- Experience preparing H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, I-140, and I-485 filings
- Prior experience using immigration case management or CRM systems
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
- Exposure to EB-5 matters is a plus but not required
- Spanish language skills are a plus but not required
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Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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