Immigration Paralegal

Immigration ParalegalFox Rothschild LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal with three (3) years of experience employment-based business immigration; experience in family immigration a plus. Responsibilities include assisting with, preparing, and filing employment-based applications under attorney supervision and sometimes working directly with the attorney; assisting with the coordination and preparation of complex cases such as O-1 and EB-1 petitions, motions to reconsider; assisting with audits of client documents including I-9, H-2B, LCA and PERM files; researching and assisting with the preparation of responses to requests for evidence, responses to intent to deny notices, etc.; researching and assisting with supporting information for J-1 physician waivers; participating in case strategy meetings, client development activities, town hall meetings and seminars provided to clients; data entry, including detailed tracking into case management system and deadline monitoring; performing intake of cases once assigned; learning procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications and developing knowledge of firm and client processes; experience with any of the following a plus: consular processing, schedule A, student issues, visitor visa issues, naturalization, family immigration.Skills and abilities include excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills. Strong research and analytical skills. Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts. Demonstrated excellent facility using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), database and presentation software. Work with government agency portals to upload and file petitions and applications.Requirements include a BA or BS degree preferred. Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required. Three (3) or more years of professional work experience in business immigration (law firm, preferred). Ability to work well with clients and experts required. Ability to work independently. Strong organizational and written communication skills. Experience with INSZoom is strongly desired. Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.Work environment and physical demands: This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Achieve high level of productivity. Physical requirements: Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.