Paralegal - Immigration

Holland & Knight LLP•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will assist attorneys and practice groups in various types of legal matters and provide assistance in preparing legal documents; research and compile data; prepare drafts of documents; maintain responsibility for files, calendars and meetings, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2 – 4 years of experience in immigration.
Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in fast-paced, complex transactional environment.
Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys, management and external clients of the firm.
Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
Able to work overtime as needed.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Familiar with immigration terminology and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification a plus
Experience with INS Zoom is a plus

Responsibilities

Gather, organize, summarize and index documents from various sources.
Attendance at and participation in meetings and/or closings.
Preparation of documents and correspondence.
Special projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents