Immigration Paralegal

Burr & Forman Llp - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a full-time, experienced immigration paralegal to provide critical support to the firm's immigration practice. This role involves the preparation, filing, and tracking of various immigration applications and petitions, ensuring effective communication with clients and government agencies. The position is based in Charleston, SC, with a flexible schedule option available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visa applications and petitions for business and employment-based immigration cases.
• Compile and analyze complex case facts and documents, prepare reports and other relevant immigration documents.
• Maintain and manage case files including tracking of cases, determining related deadlines, and responding to status inquiries.
• Extensive communication with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Draft immigration correspondence including support letters and other key documents for attorney review.
• Other responsibilities as necessary to deliver bottom-line results and exceptional client service.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree, and/or appropriate combination of education/experience.
• Two+ years of immigration or comparable experience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and desire to take ownership.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint with knowledge of LawLogix or other immigration software a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule