Business Immigration Paralegal (contract)

$66,560 - $83,200/Yr

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Business Immigration Paralegal position is a contract role at a national law firm located in Midtown, Manhattan. The role involves assisting attorneys with employment-based immigration applications and complex cases, particularly focusing on L-1 and PERM processes. The position requires a strong background in business immigration law and the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• 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) 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.
• Experience with Js and J-1 waivers, Schedule A, student issues, visitor visa issues, naturalization, and family immigration.

Requirements

• BA or BS Degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• 5+ years of professional work experience in business immigration in a law firm setting.
• Experience with LawLogix and/or INSZoom, or similar system is preferred.