Paralegal | Business Immigration

Ellenoff Grossman and Schole LLP•New York, NY

21h•$70,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our Immigration Department. This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of substantial, recent business immigration experience and will be able to assume significant responsibility for case preparation and day-to-day case management under attorney supervision, moving matters efficiently from initiation through filing while recognizing issues requiring attorney attention.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate, preferred; equivalent combinations of relevant education, paralegal training, and substantial business immigration experience will be considered.
A minimum of five years of substantial, recent business immigration experience.
Significant hands-on experience with H-1B and PERM matters.
Experience preparing I-140 petitions and employment-based adjustment of status applications.
Experience with L-1, TN, and E-1/E-2 matters.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. business immigration processes and government filing procedures.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating directly and professionally with corporate and individual clients.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, or provide guidance to junior team members.
The judgment and initiative to move routine case preparation forward independently under attorney supervision while recognizing issues requiring attorney attention.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with immigration case-management software (e.g., Docketwise or comparable systems) desired.

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload of employment-based immigration matters, ensuring timely and accurate preparation and filing of petitions and applications.
Prepare and file H-1B petitions, PERM labor certification matters, I-140 employment-based immigrant petitions, employment-based adjustment of status applications (Forms I-485, I-765, and I-131), L-1A and L-1B petitions, TN applications and petitions, and E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor matters.
Draft responses to Requests for Evidence and other USCIS correspondence.
Prepare immigration forms, petition letters, supporting documentation, and filing packages.
Collect and review information and documentation from corporate and individual clients.
Communicate directly with clients concerning case requirements, documentation, deadlines, and case progress.
Monitor filing deadlines, status expirations, and other critical dates as part of ongoing case management.
Review work product for quality and compliance, and mentor and support the development of junior paralegals and legal assistants.
Collaborate with attorneys to develop practical solutions for complex immigration matters.
Stay current on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and agency guidance, and apply that knowledge to client matters.
Other ad hoc projects and assignments as needed.