Corporate Paralegal

Summary
The Paralegal role supports legal and business stakeholders in complex, writing-intensive employment-based immigration matters. The role involves advanced legal drafting, nuanced analysis of eligibility documentation, and independent ownership of cases across a range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, produces polished written work with minimal oversight, and is comfortable managing sophisticated matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and file employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, L-1A/B, O-1, P, TN, E-3, NIW, PERM/I-140, EB-1C, and other complex or executive-level cases.
• Independently compile, review, and analyze immigration eligibility documentation, identifying issues and escalation points for attorney or legal team review.
• Draft, edit, and finalize case support letters, RFE responses, legal correspondence, and written client communications requiring strong narrative and persuasive writing skills.
• Manage consular processing workflows, including DS-160 preparation, NVC coordination, and interview preparation support.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned matters, communicating professionally with internal stakeholders and clients regarding case strategy, timelines, and government procedures.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned caseloads, tracking deadlines, visa expiration dates, and filing windows to ensure proactive, compliant case management.
• Generate and distribute client-facing population reports, expiring status summaries, and case status updates as required.
• Support employer I-9 and E-Verify compliance efforts, including audits and enrollment support under legal supervision.
• Conduct legal and procedural research related to immigration filings, regulatory changes, and policy updates.
• Maintain and update immigration case management systems (e.g., INSZoom, Cerenade, or similar), ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Provide backup support to other team members and assist with discrete projects or advanced filings as assigned.

Competencies

• Exceptional legal writing and editing
• Strong analytical judgment and issue-spotting
• Effective multi-matter management
• Detail-oriented, proactive case ownership
• Professional, polished communication
• Independent yet collaborative work style
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive data
• Strategic problem-solving and creative thinking

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of U.S. business immigration experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex or non-routine employment-based immigration matters.
• Experience with consular processing and/or I-9/E-Verify compliance programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with immigration case management software and government filing portals preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Travel

Travel out-of-area to other regional offices and overnight travel may be expected.


Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Salary Range

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

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