Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a leading international law firm seeking an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to support its San Francisco office on a contract basis, with potential to convert to permanent employment.

This is an immediate need for a paralegal with hands-on employment-based immigration experience to join an established practice, work directly with attorneys, and manage substantive immigration matters.

The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience preparing employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, managing active caseloads, and coordinating filings with USCIS and other government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions and applications, including H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, and related immigration matters.
• Manage immigration cases from initial intake and document collection through petition preparation, filing, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
• Draft immigration forms, supporting letters, and documentation for attorney review and submission to USCIS, DOL, and other government agencies.
• Communicate directly with clients and employees to gather supporting documentation, coordinate case requirements, and provide updates on pending matters.
• Maintain accurate case records, monitor filing deadlines and visa expiration dates, and track case progress using immigration case management systems.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant immigration filings.

• 2+ years of hands-on business immigration experience within a law firm, including preparation of employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions.
• Experience with H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, or related employment-based immigration matters.
• Ability to independently manage immigration cases, prepare supporting documentation, and assist with RFE responses.
• Familiarity with USCIS and Department of Labor filing procedures and immigration case management systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters under strict deadlines.
• Paralegal certificate; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be available to work onsite in San Francisco five days per week.