Immigration Paralegal
About The Position
Burr & Forman LLP seeks a full-time, experienced immigration paralegal. This role will provide critical support to the firm’s immigration practice through the preparation, filing, and tracking of various immigration applications and petitions. The position will preferably be resident in our Atlanta, GA, Bluffton, SC, Columbia, SC, or Greenville, SC offices. This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, and/or appropriate combination of education/experience.
- Two years of business immigration experience with visa petitions (H-1B, L-1, TN) and green cards (PERM).
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive, and desire to take ownership.
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and research skills.
- Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the team and a variety of audiences.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with an immigration case management system and project management software.
- Knowledge of Asana, LawLogix or other immigration software a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare visa applications and petitions for business and employment-based immigration cases.
- Compile and analyze complex case facts and documents, prepare reports and other relevant immigration documents.
- Maintain and manage case files including tracking of cases, determining related deadlines, and responding to status inquiries.
- Extensive communication with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and government agencies.
- Draft immigration correspondence including support letters and other key documents for attorney review.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Group term life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
- Paid time off
- Free wellness and mental health services
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
