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Immigration Paralegal
Company | Jackson Lewis |
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Location | White Plains, NY, USA |
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Salary | $33 – $40 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Associate’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency with various technology platforms, including Microsoft Office and Immigration Case Management Software
- Communicate effectively in oral and written English
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Initiative, team orientation and professionalism
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional writing skills
- Flexibility to work overtime as necessary
- Educational Requirements: Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree a plus
- Paralegal Certificate a plus
- 3-5 years of business immigration experience required
Responsibilities
- Assisting and support immigration attorneys in the preparation and filing of immigration applications and petitions
- Communicating with client HR and legal representatives on case preparation and status
- Liaising with relevant government agencies including USCIS, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor
- Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced
- Prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests for evidence
- Assist attorney with gathering evidence, preparing supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines
- Analyze and review case details to determine future actions
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative with regard to case assignments and identify and resolve delays in process
- Enter time records
- Create new files and update client matter reports
- Address client case status inquiries, including processing remaining steps in filing, processing times, and consular appointment issues
- Conduct ongoing and regular case tracking and management using Firm systems and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree a plus
- Paralegal Certificate a plus