Immigration Paralegal

Akerman LLP•Miami, FL

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akerman, a premier law firm founded in 1920 with over 700 lawyers across the United States, is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal for its Miami office. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with significant experience in corporate immigration matters, capable of managing a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong client service abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Akerman operates with a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience, with substantial exposure to employment-based immigration matters.
Demonstrated experience preparing and managing H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, J-1 Waiver, P-1, P-3, and other employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions.
Experience with citizenship and naturalization matters, including N-400 applications and related filings.
Proven ability to independently prepare first drafts of attorney support letters, petition letters, employer support letters, and responses to requests for evidence (RFEs).
Thorough knowledge of USCIS filing requirements, immigration forms, and case management processes.
Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product while managing multiple cases and competing deadlines.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proven ability to establish and effective working relationships with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and government agencies.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of immigration paralegal experience preferred.
Experience with employment-based permanent residence matters, including PERM labor certifications, EB-1 through EB-5 immigrant petitions, and family-based immigration applications strongly preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting attorneys in the preparation, filing, and management of a broad range of employment-based and family-based immigration matters.
Preparing and filing nonimmigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, H-2B, L-1A, L-1B, J-1, J-1 Waiver, O-1, P-1, and P-3 visas, and other business immigration matters.
Assisting with applications for extensions, changes of status, and dependent family member filings, including Form I-539 matters.
Assisting with employment-based permanent residence matters, including PERM labor certifications and EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, and EB-5 immigrant petitions and applications.
Supporting clients in citizenship and naturalization matters, including the preparation and filing of N-400 applications and related documentation.
Gathering, reviewing, and organizing supporting documentation; drafting forms, correspondence, and government filings.
Preparing first drafts of attorney support letters, petition letters, employer letters, and other substantive immigration-related correspondence for attorney review.
Managing case files and immigration databases, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with all filing requirements.
Communicating regularly with corporate clients, foreign national employees, family members, government agencies, and internal stakeholders regarding case status and required documentation.
Supporting clients and their families throughout various stages of the U.S. immigration process while delivering exceptional client service.