Paralegal

Business Immigration ParalegalOur Columbus, OH office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of NIV and IV petitions. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.RequirementsBachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.5+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process, specifically in H-1B, L-1, and TN.Knowledge of the IV (Immigrant Visa) processing, including I-140s and I-485s.Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multitask, and work independently toward team goals.Outstanding organizational skills are required.Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.Please note that we are not working with any outside recruiters for this position.BenefitsOgletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.Contact InformationIf you have questions, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io with "NIV Paralegal 3 – Columbus" in the subject line.Firm OverviewOgletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.Equal Opportunity Employer.