About the role

  • Employment Immigration Paralegal supporting attorneys in filing employment-based immigration petitions. Managing case files, communication with clients, and ensuring compliance in complex immigration matters.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status cases
  • Draft and compile petitions, support letters, and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with USCIS and DOL requirements
  • Coordinate and manage PERM labor certification processes, including prevailing wage requests and recruitment documentation
  • Communicate with corporate clients and foreign nationals to gather required documentation and provide timely case updates
  • Maintain and organize case files in case management systems, ensuring all records are complete and up to date
  • Monitor case progress, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings and responses to RFEs and audits
  • Conduct legal and procedural research related to employment-based immigration matters
  • Prepare and review supporting documentation, including corporate documents, employee credentials, and compliance records
  • Coordinate with government agencies such as USCIS, DOL, and consulates as needed
  • Assist attorneys with audit responses, compliance matters, and client strategy discussions

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment-based immigration
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. employment immigration processes, including nonimmigrant visas and PERM labor certification
  • Experience handling high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
  • Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working with corporate clients is preferred
  • Bilingual (especially Spanish) is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment
  • The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact employment immigration matters

Job title

Paralegal – Employment

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$60,000 - $80,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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