Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group Pllc - Pittsburgh, PA

posted 14 days ago

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
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