Employment-based Immigration Paralegal - Temp

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Temporary

Start Date: Immediate

We are assisting a law firm with its search for a Temporary Business Immigration Paralegal to join its San Francisco office immediately. This opportunity will support attorneys with the preparation, filing, and management of employment-based immigration matters before USCIS, the Department of Labor, and the Department of State.

Responsibilities

· Prepare employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including drafting forms, support letters, and assembling filing packages.

· Gather, review, and track supporting documentation from clients and employees.

· Manage cases from initiation through filing and final adjudication.

· Monitor case deadlines, expiration dates, and filing timelines using case management systems.

· Communicate with clients via phone and email regarding case status and document requirements.

· Finalize filings after attorney review and assist with responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).

· Maintain accurate electronic case files and database records.

· Ensure compliance with immigration regulations and filing requirements.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree preferred.

· Paralegal Certificate.

·2-4 years of business immigration experience required.

· Experience handling:

o L-1, H-1B, and TN petitions

o Immigrant and nonimmigrant consular processing

o I-140, I-130, and I-485 applications

o PERM labor certifications

o Naturalization applications

· Ability to independently manage the full case lifecycle, from file setup through filing and post-filing case management.

· Experience communicating with USCIS, DOL, CBP, Department of State, and other government agencies.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload and track critical deadlines.

· Knowledge of immigration compliance requirements and best practices.

Join a highly respected global law firm and support a sophisticated business immigration practice in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.