Principal Business Immigration Paralegal

Senior Business Immigration Paralegal

Chicago or Remote (US)

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.

As a strong affiliate of Envoy Global, Inc. CIP PC is a highly reputable law firm with a dedicated remote workforce based around the United States. Due to continued traction with our corporate clients, we are seeking another Senior Business Immigration Paralegal to join our team on a permanent, full time basis.

The purpose of our Senior Business Immigration Paralegal is to independently analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for attorney review. The Senior Business Immigration Paralegal will also handle client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status for key accounts/clients.

Please Note: This specific role calls for a Senior Paralegal with sound experience processing both NIV and PERM visas.

As our Senior Business Immigration Paralegal, your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during document.
• Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients.
• Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner.
• Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence.
• Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, and service requests.
• Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national.
• Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Flag any ideas for process improvement to appropriate attorney/Case Manager.
• Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required.
• Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment.

To APPLY for this role and be under consideration, you must possess the following:

• 3-4 full years of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, specifically drafting complex matters.
• Completed bachelor's degree – highly desirable.
• A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
• Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred.
• Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time.
• Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
• Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions.
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
• Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
• A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.

Annual Salary Range: $50,000- $80,000.00