Business Immigration Paralegal

Job Description • Ensure effective document intake i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided. • Ensure accountability for the drafting and monitoring of NIV & PERM casework. • Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner • Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients. • Track case progress using Envoy technology • Flag any ideas for process improvement to the appropriate Attorney/Case Manager. • Swiftly draft responses to requests for information from government agencies. • Respond to client communication requests – either via client company representatives or directly with the foreign national. Requirements • 1-2 full years of experience working as a Business Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions. • Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable. • A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach. • Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred. • Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time. • Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar. • Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work. • Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients. • Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload. • Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions. • Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry. • Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word). • A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team. Benefits • Fully remote work • Supportive team culture • Strong commitment to work-life balance Apply To This Job

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