Immigration Paralegal I
About The Position
Assist Attorneys and Senior Paralegals with management of corporate immigration cases and client interactions. This role involves preparing immigration cases for submission to government agencies, working with attorneys on filing and monitoring cases, and gathering necessary information and documentation from clients. The paralegal will also prepare forms, letters, and other documents, finalize them after review, and handle a high caseload within strict timelines. Monitoring case status, evaluating cases for strategies, and staying updated on regulations are key responsibilities. Maintaining client confidentiality is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 1-year business immigration experience required.
- Ability to excel within an extremely high-volume environment and make sound judgment calls.
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize cases, manage caseload and other tasks.
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals.
- Demonstrated level of independence in handling cases.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare immigration cases for submission to the appropriate government agency.
- Work with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration cases.
- Gather necessary information and documentation from clients in a timely manner.
- Prepare forms according to information received from clients.
- Prepare letters and other documents on behalf of the employer/client.
- Finalize documents after review by Sr. Paralegal and/or Attorney.
- Handle a high caseload and work within strict timelines.
- Monitor the status of all filed applications and petitions.
- Evaluate cases and assist in providing case strategies and/or solutions to issues.
- Keep abreast of current regulations and procedures relating to filing applications.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Make photocopies.
- Send faxes and scan documents.
- Run reports to assist in managing one’s own caseload.
- Retrieve and/or return files.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
