Immigration Paralegal - Healthcare Team

Siskind Susser P.C.•Memphis, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Immigration Paralegal supports the Healthcare Immigration Team with the preparation, filing, and management of O-1, EB-1, NIW, and similar employment-based immigration petitions. The role works closely with attorneys, senior paralegals, individual and employer clients, and other stakeholders to prepare accurate cases efficiently and meet established deadlines. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, an effective writer and communicator, and able to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment. The position requires working in the Firm’s office in Memphis, Tennessee. The Paralegal reviews client intake information and supporting documents, prepares forms and petition materials for attorney review, organizes filing packages, communicates with clients about case status and required documentation, and coordinates with clients, attorneys, employers, and other parties. The role also supports attorneys with correspondence, legal documents, and agency submissions; schedules consultations; maintains case-management records and files; monitors deadlines and case progress; and conducts quality-control reviews. The position requires maintaining client confidentiality and using sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
1–3 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or other relevant professional experience.
Ability to work in the Firm’s office in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ability to prepare clear, professional legal documents and client correspondence.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience reviewing, organizing, and preparing legal or regulatory documentation.
Working knowledge of legal case management or database software.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with attorneys and team members.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients and other stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow established procedures while exercising sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an immigration law firm is strongly preferred.
At least 1 year of legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred.
Prior experience with employment-based immigration matters is strongly preferred, especially with Forms I-140, I-485, I-129, and DS260.
Experience with EB-1, O-1, and/or NIW petitions is a plus.
Experience working with employment-based immigration petitions.
Experience with employment-based immigration matters involving healthcare professionals.
Familiarity with USCIS forms, filing procedures, and supporting documentation requirements.
Experience working with physicians, researchers, professors, hospitals, healthcare systems, university employers, or other healthcare organizations.
Familiarity with legal case management platforms and document management systems.

Responsibilities

Review client intake information and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Prepare immigration forms, supporting documentation, petition letters, and other case materials for attorney review.
Assist with the preparation and filing of employment-based immigration petitions, particularly O-1, EB-1, and/or NIW petitions.
Compile, organize, and finalize petition packages in accordance with filing requirements and firm procedures.
Communicate with clients about case status, required documentation, outstanding information, and filing timelines.
Coordinate with clients, attorneys, employers, and other parties to obtain and organize required case documentation.
Assist attorneys with immigration-related correspondence, legal documents, and agency submissions, as applicable.
Schedule and facilitate client consultations and follow-up appointments with attorneys.
Maintain accurate and timely case information in the firm's case management system.
Organize and monitor electronic and physical case files, including key dates, deadlines, documents, and case milestones.
Track case progress and follow up on outstanding items to keep matters on schedule.
Conduct quality-control reviews of case documents and filing packages to identify errors, omissions, or inconsistencies before attorney review and filing.
Assist attorneys and other Healthcare Immigration Team members with additional case-related projects and administrative tasks as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of client information and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive documents and communications.