PERM Paralegal 2
About The Position
The Immigration Paralegal role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group comprises experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees. Our Business Immigration practice group has several openings for experienced PERM Paralegals! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal prepares and files high-volume PERM applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys. We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- 2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, specifically, complete-cycle PERM experience, preferably in a large law firm environment.
- Strong writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently toward team goals.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferably in a large law firm environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and files high-volume PERM applications under attorney supervision.
- Compiles and analyzes case facts.
- Drafts correspondence.
- Maintains and organizes client documentation.
- Communicates directly with multiple attorneys.
Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dental & Vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Affordable Health and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
