Junior Paralegal, Global Immigration and Mobility - Remote Florida

Overview

This role involves supporting the execution of client billable work and project assignments from the North America Global Immigration (GIM) team, part of the Employment & Compensation (E&C) practice. The position assists with delivering projects to various offices globally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the North America GIM team
• Execute client assignments as defined by GIM partners and associates, focusing on employment-based immigration
• Assist with editing and maintaining billable and complimentary knowledge management tools published by the E&C group
• Conduct billable projects independently or within teams
• Draft and prepare employment-based and permanent residency filings, including H-1B, L-1, I-140, Adjustment of Status Applications, and PERM Petitions
• Communicate with the instructing team, other internal teams, and relevant third parties as appropriate throughout project duration
• Compile appropriate documentation, forms, and filings related to client matters
• Ensure compliance with time recording requirements on projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Experience in U.S. Immigration law preferred, particularly within a law firm environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple competing tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and online research tools
• Strong ability to review, analyze, and organize documentary and factual evidence
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Initiative and eagerness to develop professionally

Reporting and Key Relationships

• Reports to the Senior Manager, Legal Support Services (Tampa Center)
• Works closely with the North America GIM team, Tampa Legal Support Services Team, and Belfast Alternative Legal Services Team

Additional Information

The Tampa Center serves as a key center of excellence, providing high-quality legal support services efficiently to offices worldwide. The Services function supports partners and fee-earners by improving operational and financial performance and developing innovative solutions across areas such as Business Management, Legal Project Management, Pricing Strategy, Service Design, Alternative Legal Services, and Global eDiscovery and Data Advisory.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Paralegal experience, particularly in immigration law, is highly desirable