Immigration Paralegal

Morgan Lewis • Columbia, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal. This position will focus on U.S. consular processing matters, with primary responsibility for preparing DS-160, DS-260 applications and assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts. 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
• Experience with U.S. consular processing
• Experience with preparation of DS-160 and DS-260 applications
• Experience assisting clients in scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts
• 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

• 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, 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
• Enter and close time entries in the Firm’s time recording system
• 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

What This Job Offers

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