Immigration Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C. • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm focused on employment and labor law since 1958, with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. They help employers develop proactive strategies and business-oriented solutions. The firm has an opening in its Boston office for an Immigration Paralegal. This role involves preparing and filing USCIS forms and drafting supporting legal letters for various visa types and applications. The firm emphasizes belonging and respect for all employees and is ranked highly for Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law for Management.

Requirements

• Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines.
• 2+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Ability to accurately and timely input billable and non-billable time into billing system (Intapp).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with various technology platforms, such as Tracker.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Initiative, team orientation, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree a plus but other relevant work experience considered.
• Paralegal Certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file all USCIS forms and draft supporting legal letters for all types of visas/applications/petitions.
• Assist and support attorneys in the preparation and filing of various non-immigrant petitions (H-1Bs, L-1A/Bs, E-3, E-2, TN, O-1, P Visas).
• Assist and support attorneys in the preparation of various immigrant matters (PERMs, EB 1-3 I-140s, I-485s, Naturalization).
• Maintain communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of a case.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, US Department of Labor).
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data; prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests for evidence.
• Review/prepare job descriptions.
• Assist attorneys with gathering evidence, preparing declarations and supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines for cases in Immigration Court.
• Assist and support attorneys in obtaining civil and criminal court records for immigration matters.
• Analyze and review case details to determine future actions.
• Prepare responses to audit requests.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative regarding case assignments; identify and resolve delays in process.
• Enter time records.
• Create new files and update client matter reports.
• Address client case status inquiries, including processing remaining steps in filing, processing times, and consular appointment issues.
• Conduct ongoing case tracking and management.
• Enter billable time into billing system on a timely basis.
• Adhere to all office and firm protocols related to work hygiene, including punctuality and time management.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
• Rewarding and collegial work environment.
• Gratifying place to practice law.

What This Job Offers

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