Overview
A nationally recognized immigration law firm with a remote-first team across the United States is seeking a Paralegal with deep expertise in business immigration. This is a permanent, full-time position focused on processing a high volume of PERM Labor Certification cases. The role involves working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and validate documents for effective intake and analyze immigration status based on provided documents.
- Draft and monitor PERM casework, ensuring accountability throughout the process.
- Identify and promptly flag potential case-related issues to Attorneys or Senior Case Managers.
- Use an online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities daily.
- Draft timely responses to requests for information from government agencies.
- Communicate with client company representatives and foreign nationals regarding case requirements.
- Prioritize daily workload according to fluctuating client deadlines while maintaining urgency.
- Suggest process improvements to Attorneys or Case Managers.
- Contribute positively to team morale, especially within a remote work environment.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience as an Immigration Paralegal, specifically handling all stages of the PERM Labor Certification process.
- Bachelor's degree is highly desirable.
- Genuine interest in U.S. immigration with an empathetic and respectful approach toward clients and foreign nationals.
- Experience managing a high volume of active and inactive cases simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including strong spelling and grammar.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
- Experience communicating directly with client representatives and/or foreign nationals.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload effectively.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to adapt to advanced case processing software.
- Ability to follow due process, templates, and adapt to evolving industry innovations.
- Minimum intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
- Friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work well in a close-knit team.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $60,000 - $70,000
Location
- Remote position with a team based across the United States.