Senior Business Immigration Paralegal

Envoy Global, Inc.•Chicago, IL

5h•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Envoy Global is a leader in the global immigration sector, utilizing a tech platform and comprehensive service to simplify and expedite immigration processes. CIP PC, an affiliate of Envoy Global, is a prominent business immigration law firm focused on client service and a people-first culture. They are seeking a Senior Business Immigration Paralegal to manage a high volume of labor certification cases in a remote setting. This role involves managing volume, prioritizing complex cases, and identifying potential issues.

Requirements

5–6+ years of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions
Experience with drafting petitions for a range of NIV cases: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc. and/or experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach
Experience handling large caseloads independently
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office and case management systems
Experience in communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients

Responsibilities

Manage high-volume (NIV, PERM and IV) Business Immigration cases end-to-end
Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided.
Be accountable for the heavy drafting and reviewing of immigration forms and letters based on the analysis of case details, documents, and individual qualifications, as per strict deadlines for a range of NIV, PERM and IV applications (end to end)
Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner
Track case progress within Envoy Global Platform
Flag any ideas for process improvement to the appropriate Attorney/Case Manager.
Handle client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status for key accounts/clients, while providing excellent client service.
Swiftly draft responses to requests for information from government agencies.
Respond to client communication requests – either via client company representatives or directly with the foreign nationals.