Immigration Paralegal

Fox Rothschild • Kansas City, MO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal with five (5) years of experience in employment-based business immigration. This role involves assisting with the preparation and filing of various employment-based applications, coordinating complex cases, and managing client documents. The paralegal will also be involved in research, responding to government requests, participating in case strategy meetings, and maintaining the case management system. The position requires a strong understanding of immigration procedures and client processes.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Five or more years of professional work experience in business immigration (law firm, preferred).
• Ability to work well with clients and experts required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Experience with any of the following a plus: Js and J-1 waivers, Schedule A, student issues, visitor visa issues, naturalization, family immigration.
• Experience with LawLogix and/or INSZoom a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with, prepare and file employment-based applications (H, L, E, O, P, TN, EB-1s, NIWs, and EB-2 + EB-3 PERM labor certifications, etc.) under attorney supervision.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of complex cases such as O-1 and EB-1 petitions, motions to reconsider.
• Assist with Audits of client documents including I-9, H-2B, LCA and PERM files.
• Research and assist with the preparation of Responses to Requests for Evidence, Responses to Intent to Deny Notices, etc.
• Participate in case strategy meetings, client development activities, town hall meetings and seminars provided to clients.
• Data Entry, including detailed tracking into case management system and deadline monitoring.
• Perform intake of cases once assigned.
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications and Develop knowledge of Firm and client processes.

What This Job Offers

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