Business Immigration Paralegal II

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP•Washington, DC

3d•$91,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is recruiting a Business Immigration Paralegal for its Washington office. The role assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with complex legal document preparation, mid-level legal research, and other immigration-practice tasks. It also provides leadership in supporting firm, office, and team initiatives and management directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of paralegal experience, including at least two years preparing business immigration filings.
Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State, and Local Rules.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, basic technology and research skills for retrieving documents from online resources, and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases.
Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
Ability to present a positive, professional image and work cooperatively as a team member.
Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice; flexibility to work overtime on short notice is required.
Patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to receive and convey detailed information through written and oral communications.
Ability to perform the role's responsibilities and accountabilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compliance with the firm's in-office policy.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification, or a state-provided specialty certificate.
Experience with PERM, O-1, and EB filings.

Responsibilities

Prepare and finalize petitions and applications with minimal supervision, including nonimmigrant visa filings (H-1B, L-, E-2/3, TN, O-1, and dependent applications), immigrant visa filings (EB2/3/NIW and family-based), and PERM applications.
Participate in case intake and strategy, including researching appropriate SOC classifications and using private wage surveys.
Communicate promptly with client contacts, including employees, managers, and HR representatives, by email, phone, and video calls as needed.
Monitor relevant expiration reports and initiate renewal processes on time.
Balance workload across multiple attorneys with guidance from practice advisors.
Perform special projects as assigned.