Immigration Paralegal (Employment-Based)

Hybrid | Miami, FL • Chicago, IL • Washington, DC

Salary: $80,000–$100,000

Are you an experienced employment-based Immigration Paralegal looking to join a sophisticated legal practice with a collaborative team and a diverse corporate client base?

Our client, a highly respected national law firm, is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support a thriving business immigration practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced attorneys on a broad range of employment-based immigration matters.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and file employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, PERM, I-140, I-485, and other employment-based matters.

• Prepare application packages, government forms, support letters, and supporting documentation for USCIS, DOL, and consular filings.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employers and foreign national employees throughout the immigration process.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of petitions, applications, RFEs, audits, and related matters.

• Maintain direct client communication, providing regular case updates and exceptional client service.

• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals to ensure efficient case management and outstanding results.

• Maintain accurate case records and timely billable time entries.

Qualifications

✔ Minimum 5 years of employment-based immigration paralegal experience in a law firm.

✔ Strong experience preparing a wide variety of employment-based petitions.

✔ Experience managing cases independently from initiation through completion.

✔ Familiarity with case management software and CRM systems.

✔ Exceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail.

✔ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

✔ EB-5 experience is a plus.

✔ Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

✔ Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000–$100,000

• Hybrid work schedule

• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized legal team

• Collaborative, professional environment with sophisticated clients

• Excellent long-term career growth potential

Location: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the firm's offices in Miami, Chicago, or Washington, DC.

If you're an experienced employment-based immigration paralegal seeking your next opportunity with a nationally respected law firm, I'd love to speak with you. Please apply directly or send me a confidential message for additional information.

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