Immigration Paralegal (4-6 yrs)

Masuda Funai • Schaumburg, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Masuda Funai is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to work in a hybrid role based out of our Schaumburg office. You will assist the attorneys in more advanced aspects of business immigration including form preparation, document assembly, file management and drafting letters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any major or Paralegal Certificate
• 4-6 years of work experience processing H-1B petitions, PERM applications, and AOS applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent business writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong organization, document management and prioritization skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of immigration legal forms, including non-immigrant and immigrant applications and petitions, for review and approval by assigned attorneys for a high-volume immigration practice
• Assist in troubleshooting issues identified by clients and attorneys
• Prepare immigration legal forms using immigration legal software and letters using Microsoft Word and forward to clients for signature and processing after approval by assigned attorneys
• Assist attorneys in determining eligibility for benefits on assigned cases by analyzing questionnaires, supporting documents, and other information provided by client
• Recommend process improvements to Team to ensure most efficient processing within the group

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Premium medical insurance plans through BCBSIL
• Complimentary Basic Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Complimentary Identity Protection
• Optional Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, and Pet Insurance
• Generous 401(k) profit-sharing plan and access to a personal financial advisor
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Remote work stipend
• Complimentary onsite gym membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree