Immigration Paralegal

Overview

This role is for an Immigration Paralegal supporting attorneys on a wide range of immigration matters, including non-immigrant petitions, immigrant processes, and related government filings and responses.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support attorneys in the preparation and filing of various non-immigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-3, E-2, TN, O-1, and P visas.
• Assist and support attorneys with immigrant matters such as PERMs, EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 I-140s, I-485s, and Naturalization.
• Maintain communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of each case.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies, including USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor.
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data; prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests for evidence.
• Review and prepare job descriptions.
• Assist attorneys with gathering evidence, preparing declarations and supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines for cases in Immigration Court when needed.
• Assist and support attorneys in obtaining civil and criminal court records for immigration matters.
• Analyze and review case details to determine future actions.
• Prepare responses to audit requests.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and initiative regarding case assignments; identify and resolve delays in the process.
• Enter time records.
• Create new files and update client matter reports.
• Address client case status inquiries, including processing remaining steps in filings, processing times, and consular appointment issues.
• Conduct ongoing case tracking and management.
• Enter billable time into the billing system on a timely basis.
• Adhere to office and firm protocols related to work hygiene, including punctuality and time management.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines.
• 2+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Ability to accurately and timely input billable and non-billable time into the billing system (Intapp).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology platforms, such as Tracker.
• 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 communication and writing skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range (California): $35.00 hourly to $45.00 hourly.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Location

• Los Angeles, CA (for applicants applying for positions in this city, the employer will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.