Business Immigration Paralegal

Position Overview

This role is responsible for managing immigration cases through careful drafting of support letters, forms, and exhibits, as well as overseeing case management operations. The candidate will ensure that filings are accurate, deadlines are met, and that team communications and mentorship are effectively provided. This is a Full-time opportunity with Remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

DRAFTING

• Manage an assigned caseload of immigration matters to ensure timely completion and strict adherence to deadlines.
• Draft and prepare support letters and forms, including advanced filings such as Request for Evidence (RFE) responses and nunc pro tunc submissions.
• Assemble and curate exhibits and other filing components.
• Incorporate supervisor feedback accurately into immigration filings.
• Review case materials to identify major issues (e.g., gaps in status, J-1 issues, unauthorized employment, etc.) and routine documentation gaps.
• Conduct legal and factual research relevant to cases.
• Draft routine client and agency correspondence for supervisor review.
• Serve as a peer resource for junior team members by providing mentorship and process guidance.
• Organize and maintain client records and filing materials for easy review and future accessibility.
• Keep practice management systems and databases updated with accurate information.

CASE MANAGEMENT

• Oversee case production operations, including drafting client and legal correspondence.
• Monitor case timelines and deadlines while keeping attorneys informed of timing issues.
• Assign cases and adjust workload allocations to ensure deadlines are met and productivity issues are addressed.
• Review draft submissions as the primary case reviewer and resolve major case issues.
• Prepare case summaries and supporting documents for attorney review and client communication.
• Act as the primary point-of-contact between clients and the team, providing progress updates and facilitating communication.
• Establish strong working relationships with clients to ensure effective communications.
• Generate and oversee the creation of reports for case teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with firm protocol regarding file maintenance, record-keeping, and use of the case management system.
• Track and monitor the status of immigration submissions.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of business immigration experience, preferably in a relevant field of specialization (PERM experience highly preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in immigration law, including common case issues and adjudication practices.
• Prior experience with direct management of subordinate employees is preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and learn new processes.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to firm-specific software.
• Excellent time management skills and a Bachelor’s degree.
• Position may be hybrid or remote.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Schedule: Monday to Friday