Immigration Paralegal

Summary

As a Paralegal you are a part of a team working directly with Attorneys and other Paralegals representing employers in sponsoring foreign workers for immigration sponsorship. Primary responsibilities include assisting in case processing by drafting immigration forms support letters and various correspondences including interfacing with clients in person over the phone and via email. Critical duties include organization attention to detail strong research and writing skills able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Required Education & Experience

• Completion of either of the following:
  • Bachelors degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and not less than one year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern or (b) one to five years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal;
  • AND in addition to (a) or (b) Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Law Firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in the following areas preferred:
• PERM labor certification process and recruitment and Eb-2 and EB-3 petitions;
• L-1 visa applications for individual and blanket applications;
• H-1B and Labor Condition Applications and compliance;
• TN O-1 visa and EB-1 permanent residence applications;
• H-2B Temporary Worker applications with DOL and USCIS;
• I-140/I-130 Immigrant Visa applications;
• E-2 investor visa applications with USCIS and the consulate; and
• Adjustment of Status applications for permanent residence.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Paralegal (75%)

• Perform intake and case initiation once matter is assigned.
• Draft Petitions/Applications and file with government agency.
• Write detailed persuasive letters.
• Analyze immigration documents of foreign national employee and family members.
• Analyze the position requirements provided by the corporate client.
• Maintain client contact information.
• Provide status updates.
• File documents in proper order.
• Update case management system.
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
• Build knowledge of Firm and client processes.
• Interface with clients in person over the phone and via email.

• General and Administrative (25%)

• Responsible for time entry scanning emailing scheduling and handling mail.
• Update visa and expiration reports.
• Assist in Firm marketing for practice area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation commitment to meeting deadlines and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Minimal travel may be expected for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a professional fast-paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally due to the nature of this office position while performing the responsibilities of the position the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran disabled and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.