Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal with at least 1 year of experience in Immigration. This position is great for someone interested in the law and legal process around immigration and someone who is great at multitasking, detail oriented, comfortable with a fast-paced, high volume case load, and has strong communication skills.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing caseload intakes and filing documents, handling permanent residency cases, preparing non-immigrant visa petition packages for review and filing, and responding to immigration inquiries.
This role can be located in one of our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, WI or Chicago, IL offices. Remote work is available up to 2 days per week.
This position is an essential part of Michael Best’s Immigration team. Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications for attorney and client review (e.g., submission letters, immigration-related forms, supporting documentation);
- Writing and research for petitions including specialty occupation H-1Bs, and L-1 intracompany transferee cases, as well as responses to requests for evidence for attorney review;
- Manage heavy client caseload, including case preparation, client email correspondence, and client status calls;
- Communication with government agencies—such as the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State-- to check status, as necessary;
- Creation and maintenance of client status reports;
- Evaluate cases, relays concerns, and proactively escalates to the appropriate team members(s);
- Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Non-immigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN) and immigrant (1-140, I-485) cases;
- Immigration case management;
- Preparation of PERM labor certification applications
- Other business immigration filings with both consular posts and USCIS (e.g., E-2, E-3, J-1, L-1)
The Company
This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world.
We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.
The Location
We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln); New York (New York City); and Washington DC. Our contemporary office spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration; supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. This position can be based in any of our Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago or Waukesha offices.
Why You Should Apply
At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.
Learning and Growth
- Challenging and Dynamic Role
- Career Development Planning
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Performance Management and Coaching
- Specialized Training Programs
Health & Wellness
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Care
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Total Compensation
- Competitive Base Pay
- Annual Merit Review/Incentive Pay
- Outstanding Benefits
- Generous PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
Planning for the Future
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Short Term Disability Plan
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Parental/Family Leave
Culture and Workplace
- Respected organization with Collaborative Culture
- Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
- Contemporary Work Environment
- Positive and Respectful Work Climate
- Performance Recognition
For California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York applicants only: The annual compensation range for an Immigration Paralegal in our California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York offices is between $65,000 and $85,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Immigration Paralegals are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, accident coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, and eligible reimbursements. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan. Application review will begin on 10/2/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit your application by clicking apply now.
To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.
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