Job Description

Summary:

Immigration Paralegal : Legal knowledge of immigration-related laws and can make reasoned decisions. A client-service attitude with excellent case management skills. Possess the knowledge of procedural requirements for different types of non-immigrants, and immigrant visas. Participate in all aspects of our Immigration practice, including assisting in the management of client relationships, case review, analysis, preparation and filing non-immigrant petitions.

Essential Responsibilities include (please note the following list of responsibilities is not in any order of significance and not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities for this position):

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorney with determining case strategy; managing large volume of clients and tracking status of filings and documentation needed; gathering relevant documentation from clients; reviewing extensive case documentation received; assisting attorney with legal research; assembling and organizing filings with the government; drafting legal correspondence to the government and clients for attorney review; preparing appropriate forms for government agencies.
• Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases.
• Oversee the status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports.
• Follow internal intake procedures after a client retains our firm.
• Make regular updates to our case management system including client information, case tracking information, and client communications.
• Maintain hard copy files and documents to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients.
• Ensure that clients are kept informed about the progress of their cases.
• Assist attorneys and other team members to manage the caseload.
• Complete assignments and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisors.
• Collect client information and draft forms related to the PERM recruitment process.
• Collect client information and draft forms related to the adjustment of status (green card) process.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design - Demonstrates organization attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to direction. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of Immigration Law experience;
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Experience with Case Management;
• Strong writing ability;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to efficiently and correctly generate high quality work for attorney and clients;
• Ability to multitask and quickly move from assignment to assignment depending on workload and deadlines;
• Ability to continually manage multiple deadlines across numerous projects;
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and team oriented environment;
• Must have immigration experience and strong computer skills;
• Required to work independently and a problem solver;
• Ability to handle urgent matters quickly and efficiently; and
•  Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

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