Business Immigration Paralegal 3

Ogletree Deakins

10d•$79,920 - $99,900

About The Position

Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees. Our Washington, D.C. office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing PERM applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys. We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
5+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.
Knowledge of the PERM process.
Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work independently toward team goals.
Outstanding organizational skills are required.
Be able to multitask and work independently toward team goals.
Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
Please note that we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Responsibilities

preparing and filing PERM applications
compiles and analyzes case facts
drafts correspondence
maintains and organizes client documentation
communicates directly with multiple attorneys

Benefits

Profit Sharing.
Paid Holidays.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Sick Leave.
Paid Parental Leave.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Dental & Vision coverage.
401(k) matching program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Affordable Health and Life Insurance.
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses.