Principal Business Immigration Paralegal

Overview

A nationally recognized immigration law firm is seeking a Principal Business Immigration Paralegal with expertise in business immigration to join their remote-first team based across the United States. This is a permanent, full-time position working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze documents for validity and immigration status during document intake.
• Draft, review, and compile immigration petitions and applications for attorney review and filing, including NIV, PERM, and IV applications.
• Manage a high volume of cases, prioritizing workload and handling more complex cases.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding case processing and status, especially for key accounts and enterprise clients.
• Assist attorneys with ad-hoc requests and support other team members with case or document preparation.
• Serve as a knowledge resource for the team on cases and client protocols.
• Coordinate with Immigration Operations teams for case printing, scanning, and posting.
• Identify and flag potential case-related issues and process improvement opportunities to attorneys or case managers.
• Participate in regular docket calls as needed.
• Review visa petitions prepared by less experienced paralegals.
• Draft responses to requests for evidence for complex cases.
• Train and mentor other paralegals on immigration content and organizational policies.
• Utilize online immigration case tracking systems to monitor case status and activities daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree completed (highly desirable).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions, including complex cases and/or high-profile clients.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
• Experience drafting petitions for various NIV cases such as H1B, L, TN, O-1, and/or green card processes including I-140, Adjustment of Status, and end-to-end PERM applications preferred.
• Extensive experience communicating directly with HR staff and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, particularly for key accounts or enterprise clients.
• Strong interest in U.S. immigration with an empathetic and respectful approach toward clients and foreign nationals.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload effectively.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to adapt to case processing software.
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and adapt to evolving industry practices.
• Capability to identify and resolve case preparation issues independently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $65,000 to $105,000.

Location

• Remote position based in the United States.

Additional Information

• Multiple openings may be available, each requiring experience with specific case types.
• Applicants will complete a brief screening assessment to indicate years of experience and relevant case type expertise.
• California applicants will be provided with a notice at collection as required by law.