Business Immigration Paralegal

Experience Required: 3+ Years of Business Immigration Experience About Us Cowan Miller & Lederman (CML) is a premier Pacific Northwest immigration law firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality law. For more than 40 years, we have provided sophisticated immigration counsel to multinational corporations, emerging technology companies, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and other employers throughout the United States. Our practice emphasizes responsive client service, practical solutions, and the highest quality legal work.We are seeking an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is interested in working on complex employment-based immigration matters for a diverse client base. Position Summary The Business Immigration Paralegal will work closely with attorneys, corporate clients, and foreign national employees to prepare and manage a high-volume caseload involving both temporary work visas and employment-based permanent residence matters. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and committed to providing exceptional client service. Primary Responsibilities: Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Visa Matters, including preparation and case management of H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3 and O-1 petitions Employment-Based Permanent Residence Matters, including preparation and case management of PERM labor certification applications, I-140 petitions, and adjustment of status applications Work directly with clients to gather supporting documentation and information Track case milestones, government processing updates, priority dates, and filing deadlines Prepare case status reports for corporate clients Communicate regularly with corporate HR representatives, managers, and foreign national employees regarding case strategy, required documentation, and filing requirements Maintain case records and electronic files Respond promptly to client inquiries and provide regular case updates Collaborate with attorneys, fellow paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure efficient case processing Assist with process improvement initiatives and special projects Qualifications 3+ years of business immigration experience in a law firm or corporate immigration environment Demonstrated experience handling: PERM Labor Certification applications H-1B petitions L-1 petitions I-485 Adjustment of Status applications Experience managing a high-volume caseload with multiple competing deadlines Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and immigration case management systems What We Offer The salary range for this role is $63,000 to $100,000, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance. 401(k) with employer contribution. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Opportunity to work on employment-based immigration matters for leading companies, non-profits, and research institutions across a variety of industries. Why Join CML? At CML, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services while maintaining a collegial and supportive workplace culture. Our attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants work closely together, share knowledge freely, and are committed to helping each other succeed. We value professionalism, initiative, teamwork, diversity, and a commitment to excellence in client service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cowan Miller & Lederman