Immigration Paralegal

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group Pllc - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Immigration Paralegal will join a dynamic team at Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, focusing on business employment immigration matters. This role is essential for preparing and filing petitions and applications, particularly for employment-based cases submitted to USCIS, DOL, and DOS. The position demands meticulous document preparation, effective communication with clients and government agencies, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The firm values collaboration and expects all team members to understand their contributions to the overall success of individual cases and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft forms and letters for visa applications and petitions, applications for permanent residence, labor certification applications, and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings
• Analyze and review case details and determine future actions
• Assist with DOL online applications (PERM and FLAG), DS-160 online visa applications, and consular processing of immigrant petitions through NVC
• Liaise with relevant government agencies including USCIS, CBP, DOS, & DOL
• Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced
• Gather and organize appropriate evidence to support immigration filings
• Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS or other appropriate agency
• Conduct quality assurance review of immigration filings
• Coordinate translation of foreign documents, equivalency and evaluations of foreign degrees and work experience, and expert opinions
• Communicate timely, compassionately, and professionally with both corporate and individual clients on matters associated with immigration filings
• Maintain computer databases and monitor reports related to caseload management of immigration matters
• Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues
• Monitor immigration related publications and web sites for news and trends and communicate findings to the practice group keeping important items in electronic files
• Setup new cases in NetDocuments system
• Work as a team to assist with administrative coverage needs and perform other related administrative functions as assigned

Requirements

• Legal administrative experience
• Research skills
• Document review expertise
• Familiarity with legal case management
• Strong writing skills
• Experience working in a law office environment
• Understanding of U.S. immigration processes and regulations
• 2 years of immigration law experience
• 2 years of Immigration Paralegal experience
• Bachelor's degree

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a law office environment
• Understanding of U.S. immigration processes and regulations

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• UPMC Platinum Health Insurance
• 401(k) available after one year
• Paid vacation between Christmas and New Year (in addition to PTO)
• 13 PTO days
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Bonus opportunities