PERM EXPERIENCE PARALEGAL

$65,000 - $85,000/Yr

Unclassified - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Business Immigration Paralegal position involves a comprehensive role in managing immigration cases for corporate and individual clients. The primary responsibilities include compiling and analyzing case facts, drafting correspondence to various governmental agencies such as USCIS, DOL, and DOS, as well as communicating with clients. The paralegal will be responsible for preparing, filing, and monitoring the status of Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) and Immigrant Visa (IV) petitions, which include various types such as PERM, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1/EB1, E, J-1, and B-1/2. This role requires strong case management skills and a keen attention to detail, as the paralegal will need to ensure that all documentation is accurate and submitted in a timely manner. The ability to work independently while also collaborating with others is essential, as is the capacity to produce high-quality written correspondence. Fluency in a foreign language is considered a plus, enhancing the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze case facts for immigration petitions.
• Draft correspondence to USCIS, DOL, DOS, and clients.
• Prepare and file NIV and IV petitions for corporate and individual clients.
• Monitor the status of filed petitions and provide updates to clients.
• Manage case files and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.

Requirements

• Strong case management skills.
• Attention to detail in handling immigration cases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal correspondence.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in a foreign language.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance