Paralegal - Temp to Perm

The Immigration Paralegal role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group comprises experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees. Our Business Immigration practice group has several openings for experienced PERM Paralegals! Under the supervision of an attorney, the immigration paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing high-volume PERM applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys. We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development. This position may be remote, but the successful candidatemust reside in a state where we have a physical office. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. ~5+ years of experience drafting and preparing PERM applications is required, preferably in a large law firm environment. ~ Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $76,755 and $120,230. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $79,220 and $102,520. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $92,905 and $120,230. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $79,220 and $102,520. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Ohio is $76,755 and $99,330 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. The application deadline for this position is December31,2026. ~ Paid Holidays ~ Tuition Reimbursement ~ Dental & Vision coverage. ~Employee Assistance Program ~ Affordable Health and Life Insurance ~ Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses. Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal professionand all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.