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The immigration paralegal will prepare and file all USCIS forms and draft supporting legal letters for all types of visas/applications/petitions.
Essential Functions
- Assist and support attorney in the preparation and filing of various non-immigrant petitions such as H-1Bs, L-1A/Bs, E-3, E-2, TN, O-1 and P Visas.
- Assist and support attorney in the preparation of various immigrant matters such as PERMs, EB 1-3 I-140s, I-485s and Naturalization.
- Maintain communication with clients throughout lifecycle of case.
- Liaise with relevant government agencies including USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor.
- Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced; and prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests for evidence.
- Review/prepare job descriptions.
- Assist attorneys with gathering evidence, preparing declarations and supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines for cases in the Immigration Court when needed.
- Assist and support attorney in obtaining civil and criminal court records for immigration matters.
- Analyze and review case details to determine future actions.
- Prepare responses to audit requests.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative regarding case assignments; identify and resolve delays in process.
- Enter time records.
- Create new files and update client matter reports.
- Address client case status inquiries; including processing remaining steps in filing, processing times, and consular appointment issues.
- Conduct ongoing case tracking and management.
- Enter billable time into billing system on a timely basis.
- Willingness to adhere to all office and firm protocols related to work hygiene including punctuality, time management, etc.
Qualifications/Skills Required
- Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines.
- 2+ years of business immigration law experience.
- Ability to accurately and timely input billable and non-billable time into billing system (Intapp).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with various technology platforms, such as Tracker.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Initiative, team orientation and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication and writing skills.
- Flexibility to work overtime as necessary.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree a plus but other relevant work experience considered.
- Paralegal Certificate a plus
For New York, the expected hourly range for this position is between $33.00 and $40.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
