Job Description

Top Law client is seeking an Immigration Paralegal with five (5) years of experience employment based business immigration.

Responsibilities

• Pro-Active and reactive experience handling I-9;
• Participate in ICE audit and proactive I-9 audit review;
• Assist with, prepare and file employment-based applications (H, L, E, O, P, TN, EB-1s, NIWs, and EB-2 + EB-3 PERM labor certifications, etc.) under attorney supervision;
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of complex cases such as O-1 and EB-1 petitions, motions to reconsider;
• Assist with Audits of client documents including I-9, H-2B, LCA and PERM files;
• Research and assist with the preparation of Responses to Requests for Evidence, Responses to Intent to Deny Notices, etc.;
• Participate in case strategy meetings, client development activities, town hall meetings and seminars provided to clients;
• Data Entry, including detailed tracking into case management system and deadline monitoring;
• Perform intake of cases once assigned;
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications and Develop knowledge of Firm and client processes;
• Experience with any of the following a plus: Js and J-1 waivers, Schedule A, student issues, visitor visa issues, naturalization, family immigration.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Manage high volume of information with tight turn-around times.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts.
• Demonstrated excellent facility using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), database and presentation software.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Five or more years of professional work experience in business immigration (law firm, preferred).
• Ability to work well with clients and experts required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Experience with INSZoom a plus.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills withn a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

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