Immigration Paralegal

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.•Columbus, OH

20h•$37 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

The Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is searching for an experienced immigration paralegal for a full-time role. The paralegal will work with a busy immigration practice, which focuses on business and employment-related cases, but also occasionally handles family-based immigration matters. The candidate must have excellent writing and research abilities, strong verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and good attention to detail. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is eager to take on responsibility and work in a challenging environment, while enjoying a flexible work arrangement and receiving competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Knowledge of immigration procedures and processes
Strong knowledge of MS Office
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize work while remaining focused on deadlines
Ability to work both independently and on a team on multiple projects and matters
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
Strong proofreading skills and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of INSZoom and/or Docketwise is a plus
Spanish, Japanese, or other foreign language skills are a plus
5 years of employment-based immigration work preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and file various petitions including H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, TN, J-1 and other nonimmigrant visa petitions, PERM applications, immigrant visa petitions, and adjustment of status applications.
Gather facts and documentation in support of petitions.
Review files for status and maintain/organize client matters and calendars.
Draft correspondence regarding procedural matters, status updates, and letters in support of petitions.
Interact with government agencies, including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Perform legal research and analysis.