Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal Koley Jessen is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal to join our Employment and Immigration team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact to our business while working alongside others who are passionate about immigration matters. Providing over-the-top client service and industry leading solutions, Koley Jessen helps our clients to navigate the complex and ever-changing world of global immigration to better achieve their goals. Who we want Exceptional communicators who enjoy working with internal and external clients. Meticulous attention to detail, compiling and summarizing data for clients, managers, and reporting needs. Multitasker who enjoys managing a range of case related duties, including drafting communication and documentation to clients, government agencies, and colleagues. Intellectual curiosity and an insatiable appetite for learning about the various types of immigration matters. Collaborative team player who is eager to build knowledge of the firm and client processes, and takes initiative regarding assignments for self and team. What you’ll do Prepare family-based immigrant petitions (I-130) for immediate relatives and preference categories. Assist with consular processing, including DS-260 and NVC submissions. Draft and file adjustment of status applications and related supporting documents. Support naturalization applications (N-400) and citizenship-related matters. Assist with DACA renewals, TPS applications, and humanitarian-based filings as needed. Communicate directly with clients and foreign nationals to gather documentation, explain procedures, and provide timely case updates. Draft correspondence, support letters, cover letters, and legal memoranda for attorney review. Manage and maintain client immigration files, tracking deadlines, receipt notices, RFEs, approvals, and expirations. Assist in managing immigration court calendar. Prepare and file applications and documents for immigration court. Prepare and file motions with immigration court. What you need Associate's or bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of 2 years of immigration paralegal experience; exposure to family immigration strongly preferred. Familiarity with USCIS, DOL, NVC, and DOS filing requirements, procedures, and online portals. Proficiency with immigration case management software a plus. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven caseload with accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex immigration concepts clearly and compassionately to clients. Bilingual (Spanish). Professional, empathetic, and client-service-oriented approach with a collaborative, team-first mindset. Proficient with computer systems, including Microsoft products. Excellent academic and professional credentials. A client-service mindset and strong desire to achieve a high level of productivity. What we offer Koley Jessen is a dynamic law firm powered by highly-talented people. Our collaborative culture drives our ability to provide over-the-top service and achieve the best results for our clients. Our investment in one another fuels our success and ensures that Koley Jessen will always be a great place to work and to grow professionally. Koley Jessen celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Koley Jessen strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other ground prohibited by law. Koley Jessen participates in E‑Verify. Please review the required notices below prior to submitting your application. E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster #J-18808-Ljbffr