Immigration Paralegal

Paralegal

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support multiple attorneys with complex legal matters, with a strong emphasis on appellate work. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supporting appellate matters, including legal research, document preparation, record review, brief preparation, and deadline management.

Immigration experience is a significant plus, particularly experience with USCIS procedures, immigration filings, visa categories, labor certification, consular processing, and adjustment of status.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and edit complex legal documents, briefs, motions, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other legal research databases.
• Prepare case summaries, factual compilations, chronologies, and other case materials.
• Assist with appellate matters, including record review, appendix preparation, citation checking, and brief formatting.
• Track and manage appellate and litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate between trial counsel and appellate teams.
• Organize case files, discovery materials, and electronic documents.
• Ensure filings comply with applicable court rules and formatting requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors, including translation and document-service providers.
• Communicate with clients and assist attorneys with case status updates.
• Manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys.
• Assist other paralegals with workload and coverage when needed.
• Handle billing and time-entry responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Immigration Responsibilities

• Assist with USCIS filings and procedures.
• Support matters involving various visa categories and classifications.
• Assist with labor certification/PERM processes and prevailing wage determinations.
• Support consular processing and adjustment of status matters.
• Track immigration timelines and priority dates.
• Assist with corporate immigration compliance and verification processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal/paralegal experience required; 4+ years preferred.
• Strong appellate experience is highly preferred and will be a key consideration.
• Experience with appellate filings, legal research, record review, briefs, appendices, and deadline management.
• Immigration experience is a significant plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong legal research, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure legal environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred , but equivalent experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Westlaw or comparable legal research databases.
• Familiarity with legal document and case management systems.
• Experience with trial or appellate software is a plus.

Work Environment

• Professional law-office environment.
• Primarily office-based/desk-based work.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.