Immigration paralegal job description

If you are looking for a fast-paced, positive team environment with professional growth potential, then look no further. Our Immigration Law firm has an immediate full-time opportunity for a superstar Paralegal... a team player who has excellent administrative, client relations and legal skills. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who wants to be part of an All-Star team.

Currently, we need someone who can meet with clients to conduct intake, gather required documentation, prepare and submit legal documentation under the direction of our Attorneys, and maintain communications with our clients. Ideally, you will have experience as a Case Manager, Paralegal or Legal Assistant in an Immigration law firm. While we expect to train you on how we operate within the firm, you should have basic immigration law knowledge and experience as a Paralegal so you can hit the ground running. Since we are a small firm, the most important quality you can possess is a great attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever it’s needed.

This position offers a respectful team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary based on skills and experience.
Compensation:
$50,000 - $60,000 Depending on Experience
Responsibilities:
Your basic responsibilities:


Meet with clients to explain our process and identify what is expected of them Gather and prepare documentation Prepare legal documents under the direction of an Attorney Submit legal documents to proper agencies Schedule appointments and manage calendars Perform basic administrative tasks – draft documents, copy, scan, file Maintain communication with potential and existing clients in person, by phone and email Manage paper and electronic files Back up team members when they need a hand or a day off Maintain practice and client confidentiality


Qualifications:
If the following describes you, then YOU may be the ONE we are looking for:


You are fluent in Spanish You believe it’s important to treat clients with respect and care You genuinely want help immigrants achieve their American dream You are skilled at communicating with people on the phone, in person and by email You are a relationship-builder who is comfortable interacting with different types of personalities and all levels of authority You see an opportunity for organization where others see a mess You are eager to learn new tasks and computer systems You value doing it right the first time, so you proofread your work and double-check details You know what happens in the office, stays in the office Once you’ve been trained, you take the initiative to do what needs to be done without being prompted


About Company


Our Founding and Managing Attorney is an entrepreneur who is passionate about helping good people make their home in the greatest country in the world! We need an experienced Immigration Paralegal who takes initiative and wants to ensure the client experience with our Firm is second to none.
We have set our sights on being the “go-to firm” for Immigration Law in Jacksonville, Florida. While we are focused on rapid growth, we are still small enough to care about every team member and client. We need someone who is interested in being with us as we grow and is willing to wear multiple hats until the workload supports hiring additional team members.

Immigration Paralegal
(EB1/O)


Fisher & Phillips, a national employment and labor law firm, is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal with O-1 and EB-1 experience for its Denver office. Our range of experience enables us to bring efficient and practical solutions to today's labor and employment law problems. For more information about the firm, please visit us at our website at www.fisherphillips.com.


Position Summary


The Immigration Paralegal provides quality and specialized document preparation and has extensive client contact and works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented Immigration Department. This is a cohesive team which is well-managed and well-organized with secretarial and clerical support.


Personal Attributes

• Maintains an exceptional client service attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
• Shows initiative, flexibility, resiliency and a willingness to adapt to change.
• Takes ownership and gets the job done without the need for prodding or supervision.
• Maintains a positive, "can do" attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers and attorneys.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have 3+ years working experience as an immigration paralegal in a fast-paced business immigration environment
• Experience preparing H-1B, L-1, TN and PERM applications, preferably in a large law firm environment
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, LawLogix or INS Zoom and a document management system.
• Outstanding case management and organizational skills are necessary
• Successful candidates will possess strong business writing skills, and will value attention to detail.

Benefits


Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.


No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.


We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.


In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be: $60k - $85k.

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There's no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we're up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun - so, you'll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has purpose. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren't afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We're better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It's a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

The Paralegal II assists the Senior Paralegals and Attorneys with the management of corporate immigration cases and client interactions. This person may independently handle cases and will begin to teach and mentor others. This includes a variety of duties related to legal document preparation and management, research and case management which requires knowledge of the legal system, terminology and procedures in addition to clerical and administrative skills.
• Under direction of Senior Paralegal/Attorney, takes lead in email/phone client communications.

• Provides guidance to assignees regarding proprietary systems and case processing.

• Increased understanding of client communication procedures and requirements.

• Inputs client services rendered and sends to Accounting for processing.

• Complete competence of case types previously handled and continually strives to advance and broaden knowledge base; demonstrates increasing levels of independence in case handling.

• Processes more advanced and varied corporate immigration cases.

• Evaluates cases, relays concerns, and proactively escalates to the appropriate BAL team members(s).

• Prepares forms, letters, documents and correspondence for attorney review; adapts tools and resources for casework which deviates from templates; increases knowledge of BAL best practices.

• Manages status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review.

• Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework as per BAL policy.

• Prepares internal caseload reports for management.

• Shares process flow with assignees; Identifies problematic cases and discusses strategies and/or solutions with Attorney.

• Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.

• Initiates contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information; alerts Senior Paralegal and/or attorney regarding potential process delays/problems.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comfortable and ability to thrive in an extremely high volume environment.

• Demonstrates sound judgement.

• Ability to execute and work well with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to catch errors and correct work and the work of others.

• Superior client service skills.

• Effectively able to prioritize cases, caseload and other assigned tasks (i.e. projects, company management responsibilities, etc.).

• Ability to meet deadline and goals.

• MS Office, Scan/Copy; learn, apply and effectively navigate daily use of propriety software.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of high-volume U.S. corporate immigration experience.

Minimum Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree; 1-year law-related experience under licensed attorney; or, PL certificate from ABA approved program.

ID: 2021-4626

External Company Name: Berry Appleman & Leiden

External Company URL: www.usabal.com

Street: 555 Mission Street

Telecommute: No