Senior Immigration Paralegal

Adler Pelzer Group•Troy, MI

29d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Adler Pelzer Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Immigration Paralegal to manage and process employment-based immigration matters for our U.S. operations. This role will support a multi-site manufacturing environment and work closely with HR, leadership, and external counsel to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective visa processing. The Senior Immigration Paralegal will play a key role in transitioning immigration work from external counsel to an internal function, improving efficiency, reducing legal costs, and enhancing visibility into immigration status and risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Paralegal Studies, HR, Business, or related field preferred)
3–7+ years of employment-based immigration experience at Law firm or in-house corporate immigration experience strongly preferred
Experience handling high-volume, multi-site immigration programs
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Strong knowledge of: USCIS processes and forms Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories PERM recruitment and filing process
Experience with immigration case management systems and tracking tools (Excel-based systems acceptable)

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification (ABA-approved program preferred)
Experience supporting global mobility or cross-border assignments (U.S.–Mexico preferred)
Experience building or transitioning immigration programs from external counsel to internal teams
Familiarity with automotive or manufacturing industry environments

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage employment-based immigration cases, including H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, I-140, and I-485 filings.
Coordinate extensions, amendments, and change-of-status filings while ensuring continuity of work authorization.
Track visa statuses, expiration dates, and green card progress; proactively identify and escalate risks.
Maintain compliant, audit-ready immigration files and support H-1B Public Access Files and I-9 audits.
Serve as a key contact for employees on immigration processes, timelines, and documentation.
Partner with HR, business leaders, and external counsel to support workforce needs.
Oversee the full green card processes, including PERM recruitment, prevailing wage coordination, and case tracking.
Monitor visa bulletin movement, priority dates, and long-term case strategy.
Standardize processes, develop SOPs, and ensure consistency across locations.
Generate reports for leadership on visa status, upcoming expirations, risks, and cost tracking.