Experienced Talent Immigration Paralegal

Overview

This role supports a growing business immigration practice and involves managing immigration matters from intake through filing and follow-up, with a focus on O-1, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW petitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage business immigration cases from intake through filing and follow-up, with a particular focus on O-1, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW petitions.
• Conduct thorough client intake processes, including initial screening, client calls, emails, and collection of supporting documentation.
• Prepare and complete USCIS forms and supporting documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Assist attorneys in developing strong petition strategies and organizing evidence for extraordinary ability, exceptional ability, and national interest cases.
• Conduct detailed legal and factual research related to business immigration matters.
• Draft, edit, and proofread petition letters, legal briefs, support letters, cover letters, and other immigration filings.
• Review client evidence and identify missing, inconsistent, or potentially relevant information.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide timely updates regarding case progress and outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate client files, case management systems, records, and deadlines.
• Coordinate multiple cases simultaneously while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely submission.
• Monitor case progress and USCIS developments relevant to assigned matters.
• Contribute to immigration-related blog articles and other educational content when needed.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the firm’s remote team.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in U.S. business immigration.
• Demonstrated experience preparing O-1, EB-1A, and/or EB-2 NIW petitions.
• Strong understanding of USCIS procedures, forms, supporting evidence, and filing requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, international team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, case management systems, and other standard legal technology.
• Reliable internet connection and a computer suitable for remote work.
• Law degree or a degree in a related field is preferred, but relevant U.S. immigration experience will be given significant consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a U.S. immigration law firm strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a strong advantage, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Fully remote position open to qualified candidates internationally.