Job Description

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL


We are seeking a dynamic, experienced candidate to join our law firm as an immigration paralegal. The successful candidate will be a part of a national immigration practice, which supports corporate client business groups. This position directly reports to the partners in the Immigration Practice Group.


Job Responsibilities:


•Draft visa petitions and other documents for submission to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of State


•Interact with clients from diverse organizations, professions, and cultural backgrounds


•Investigate facts, collect and review source documents and materials


•Function as a liaison between clients and attorneys


•Manage client cases to ensure appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner

Education and Experience Requirements:


•Prior immigration paralegal experience strongly preferred; prior paralegal experience and work involving significant writing will also be considered; writing samples will be requested of interviewed candidates


•Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to indicate ability to be successful in the position


•Excellent written and oral communication skills


•Strong attention to detail and skill in proofreading complex documents


•Excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively plan work assignments to meet client needs


•Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities


•Ability to work independently, yet be an active contributor in a focused work team


Recruiting Information:


•Competitive compensation dependent upon education and relevance of prior work experience


•FLSA Classification: Salaried Non-exempt


•Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000


•Excellent benefit package:


•Eligible to accrue 3 weeks of vacation beginning at 1 year of service


•Significant employer contribution toward health insurance


•Participation in 401(k) plan upon completion of eligibility requirements.

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