Immigration Paralegal

$56,708 - $90,733/Yr

Morgan Lewis - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal to join its dynamic and collegial immigration practice. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support and is available in the firm's offices located in Washington DC, Dallas, Miami, or San Francisco. The firm offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement that allows for both in-office and remote work. The Immigration Paralegal will play a crucial role in assisting attorneys with the preparation and filing of a wide range of immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications, with a particular focus on writing-intensive cases such as O-1 and I-140 petitions for Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher, and National Interest Waiver. The successful candidate will be responsible for written and oral communication with clients to gather necessary information and documents for the preparation of petitions and applications. They will also be tasked with entering, updating, and maintaining data in the immigration case management system, managing their caseload, and ensuring timely completion of work. Additionally, the paralegal will track and manage critical deadlines, run active case workloads, and generate client NIV expiration reports. Participation in team meetings and continuing education programs or seminars is also expected, along with entering and closing time entries in the firm's time recording system. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within one of the world's largest full-service law firms, providing the tools and support necessary for success in the immigration practice area.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation and filing of immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications.
• Focus on writing-intensive cases such as O-1 and I-140 petitions.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and documents for petitions and applications.
• Enter, update, and maintain data in the immigration case management system.
• Manage caseload and ensure timely completion of work.
• Track and manage critical deadlines.
• Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in the immigration case management system.
• Attend team meetings and continuing educational programs/seminars.
• Enter and close time entries in the firm's time recording system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Interest in pursuing business immigration as a career.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge or experience with the immigration practice area, preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail and good independent judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed.
• Strong client-first work ethic.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team after initial training.

Nice-to-haves

• Paralegal certificate obtained through a paralegal studies program approved by the ABA or from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Experience in a law-related work environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility
• Various paid time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Full range of medical and financial benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements.