Full-time Immigration Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Overview

Join our Immigration Team as an Immigration Paralegal located in our Florham Park, New Jersey office. This role will be based in Florham Park on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. The position reports to the Office Administrator.

The Immigration Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. The role includes assisting the team in a wide range of business immigration matters, including preparing various immigration petitions and applications. Candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)

Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence

Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work

Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates

Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact—phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence

Creates and maintains reports as needed

Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulates/embassies; schedules visa appointment interviews

Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices

Liais es with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary

Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision

Excellent writing skills

Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation

Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required

Minimum of 3-5 years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area

Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions

Technology

Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Familiar with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)

Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

The Expected Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $39.01 to $46.70 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

EEO Statement

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

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