Immigration Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg LLP • Chicago, IL

8d • $65,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join our growing Immigration and Global Mobility Services practice group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training, education, and experience.
• Previous experience in preparing business immigration applications, including a demonstrated understanding of visa petitions such as H, L, TN, O, E, PERM, I-140, AOS, K-1, I-130, N-400, DACA, etc.
• Experience with other types of immigration matters is a plus.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling a high volume of cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse professionals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in procedural and processing requirements for various business non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications, including but not limited to H, L, TN, O, E, PERM, I-140, AOS, etc.
• Exhibit proficiency in procedural and processing requirements for other visa petitions and applications, such as K-1, I-130, N-400, DACA, etc.
• Independently analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for attorney review and submission.
• Take ownership of your case docket, ensuring timely communication with clients and attorneys.
• Stay up to date with immigration developments and share information with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level