Miller Canfield is an international law firm with more than 200 attorneys in 20 offices and affiliated locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East. We are a full-service law firm, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, earning client trust the same way it has since 1852 - with hard work, responsiveness and world-class legal service. U.S. News & World Report has named Miller Canfield one of the best law firms to work for in 2024. Our mission is to engage the best people to deliver the best possible results for our clients.

We are currently seeking a Senior Business Immigration Paralegal to join a fast-paced practice. This hybrid position will be based in our Detroit office.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Attorneys with preparation and filing of employment-based Non-immigrant and Immigrant matters, such as H-1B, TN, E-2, L-1, PERM applications, Preference Petitions, Adjustment of Status Applications, and Consular Processing
Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative with regard to case assignments
Troubleshoot and highlight potential issues for case analysis
Maintain timely client contact
Update case management software, monitor and track client status and filing deadlines
Prepare RFE responses
Other administrative duties as assigned.

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5-6 years of experience with complex employment-based immigration matters as a paralegal. At least 3 years of experience with PERM (all stages of the process) is required. Knowledge of INSZoom Immigration software is preferred. Some experience with family-based immigration is preferred.

At Miller Canfield, we offer you the opportunity to simultaneously live your life and advance your career—really advance your career—in ways that matter most to you. We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, excellent family leave (for moms and dads alike), flexible assignments, career advancement, annual performance reviews, and community involvement opportunities. Our benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance options, including health savings accounts, long- and short-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48226

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