Immigration Paralegal

Manage and support employment-based immigration matters, including PERM labor certification, H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, O-1, and other employment-based visa matters. Prepare, organize, and file PERM applications, prevailing wage requests, recruitment documentation, and related filings under attorney supervision. Assist with preparation and filing of I-140 immigrant petitions, adjustment of status applications, and related USCIS filings. Prepare and maintain documentation for PERM recruitment, including job postings, advertisements, recruitment reports, and supporting records. Monitor case status, filing receipts, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), notices, deadlines, and other immigration-related updates. Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic and physical case files for all assigned matters. Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation from employers and foreign national employees. Communicate regularly with clients, employees, and other stakeholders to obtain required information and documentation and provide case-status updates as directed by the attorney. Assist attorneys with preparing petitions, applications, forms, supporting letters, exhibits, and other immigration filings. Review filings and supporting documents for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable USCIS and Department of Labor requirements. Coordinate with attorneys, clients, HR representatives, employees, and other members of the legal team to ensure timely completion of immigration matters. Track multiple cases, deadlines, and filing requirements while ensuring timely submission of assigned work. Monitor changes in immigration procedures, filing requirements, and government processing updates that may affect assigned cases. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, employer, and immigration information. Key Responsibilities Manage and support employment-based immigration matters, including PERM labor certification, H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, O-1, and other employment-based visa matters. Prepare, organize, and file PERM applications, prevailing wage requests, recruitment documentation, and related filings under attorney supervision. Assist with preparation and filing of I-140 immigrant petitions, adjustment of status applications, and related USCIS filings. Prepare and maintain documentation for PERM recruitment, including job postings, advertisements, recruitment reports, and supporting records. Monitor case status, filing receipts, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), notices, deadlines, and other immigration-related updates. Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic and physical case files for all assigned matters. Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation from employers and foreign national employees. Communicate regularly with clients, employees, and other stakeholders to obtain required information and documentation and provide case-status updates as directed by the attorney. Assist attorneys with preparing petitions, applications, forms, supporting letters, exhibits, and other immigration filings. Review filings and supporting documents for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable USCIS and Department of Labor requirements. Coordinate with attorneys, clients, HR representatives, employees, and other members of the legal team to ensure timely completion of immigration matters. Track multiple cases, deadlines, and filing requirements while ensuring timely submission of assigned work. Monitor changes in immigration procedures, filing requirements, and government processing updates that may affect assigned cases. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, employer, and immigration information. Qualifications At least 5 years of direct experience supporting employment-based immigration attorneys. Strong hands‑on experience with PERM labor certification processes and employment-based immigration matters. Experience preparing and supporting PERM, I‑140, adjustment of status, H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, or other employment‑based immigration filings. Familiarity with Department of Labor (DOL) and USCIS procedures and filing requirements. Strong understanding of PERM recruitment, prevailing wage requirements, and related documentation. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills strongly preferred. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while effectively supporting attorneys and communicating with clients. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive immigration and employment information professionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr