Legal - Paralegal - Remote

A letter of interest describing your connection to Pittsburgh and interest in business immigration;

Two (2) writing samples; A copy of your academic transcript.

About Freeman Immigration:

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group is led by Attorney Ellen Freeman who brings over 25 years of experience in employment-based immigration solutions. Since its formation in March of 2019, our firm has been recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in America.

As a leader in her field, Ellen is a frequent speaker and writer on topics of employment-based immigration. Ellen is viewed by her peers as a mentor and authority in the field of business immigration law. Ellen has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, listed as an Elite Thought Leader in Lexology/Who’s Who in Corporate Immigration, and is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Ellen’s reputation as a leader in the field of employment-based immigration is built on excellence, perseverance, kindness, honesty, and hard work. Your communication, interaction with clients and co-workers, personal presentation, and work product must communicate our firm’s core values.

We think we are a special place—made all the more so by our commitment to repairing the world by improving the lives of our clients and employees, and dedicating efforts to enhance our community – both in and outside of our workplace. We do so by showing kindness to one another and building trust; engaging in relentless advocacy; Improve the lives of our employees, clients, and community at large

Produce superior quality work

Learn and explore the world to improve self and craft

Interfacing with clients via phone and email to gather information and conduct intake, coordinate document transfer, and evaluate documents against internal checklists;

Setting up matters in our internal document management system, sharing access and questionnaires with clients, and assisting in troubleshooting as needed;

Creating profiles and cases in internal immigration software with the correct forms and parties involved;

Drafting case-related letters, forms, and other documents for paralegal review;

Emailing clients with documents and instructions, including sharing copies of filed cases with any appropriate redactions;

Reviewing and updating internal lists, profiling documents, and setting reminders for all cases, thereby ensuring that client data is accurate and updated in all forms and internal systems;

Learning and assisting paralegals with online application processes, including using the myUSCIS, FLAG, and CEAC databases;

Printing and assembling cases for filing, as well as conducting quality assurance review of filings;

Updating and creating presentation materials using internal information, when required;

Troubleshooting standard office equipment, as necessary; Medical insurance, extensive PTO, bonus opportunities, 401(k) after one year of service, pension plan, and commuter benefits.

Full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with learning new software programs. Familiarity with immigration form databases (Cerenade eImmigration, NetDocuments, etc.) Bachelor’s degree (earned or in progress);

Desire to learn about immigration law;

Ability to commute to the office. This position is local to our office in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh and is NOT available in a fully remote capacity; This position requires a two (2) year commitment prior to going to graduate school.

Please note that salary is commensurate with immigration law-related work experience in a relevant work environment.