Immigration Paralegal

Morgan Lewis • Washington, DC

2d • $64,700 - $103,475 • Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal that would report to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support. This position will provides legal support to the Immigration practice group in the preparation and filing of employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications. Our internationally-recognized immigration practice is dynamic and collegial, with excellent opportunities for professional growth, and the tools and support of one of the world’s largest full-service law firms.

Based in either our Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami office, this position offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients
• Excellent prioritization and time management skill
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Attention to details
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision and guidance of immigration legal staff and attorneys, prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications such as I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, O-1, EAD, AP, J-1, PERM etc.
• Interface with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications
• Ensure that clients are kept apprised of the progress of their cases
• Respond to immigration inquiries in a timely manner
• Enter, update, and maintain data in immigration case management system
• Manage caseload and timely completion of work
• Track and manage critical deadlines
• Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in immigration case management system
• Attend team meetings and continue educational programs/seminars
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• Parental leave
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.
• 401(k) eligibility
• various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

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