PERM Immigration Paralegal

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. Immigration Paralegal

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support its business immigration practice. This role involves preparing and filing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, consular applications, labor certifications, adjustment of status applications, and family-based immigration matters.

New hires must work in the office for the first 6-8 weeks for training. After completing training, employees may transition to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office per week.

Initiate immigration cases based on attorney and client instructions, review initial eligibility, identify potential immigration status concerns, and escalate issues to attorneys as appropriate.

Prepare immigration forms and supporting documentation for submission to relevant government agencies.

Manage employment-based nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1, and O-1 matters, as well as consular applications, including E-2 applications and DS-160 forms.

Prepare and coordinate PERM labor certifications, immigrant petitions, adjustment of status applications, and family-based petitions.

Coordinate translations, educational credential evaluations, visa processing, and other services needed to support immigration filings.

Manage recruitment advertising requirements for PERM applications, including tracking publication dates and maintaining documentation.

Prepare cover letters, coordinate signatures, submit filings, and distribute completed documents to clients and foreign nationals.

Assist attorneys with responses to government requests for evidence, audits, and other immigration-related inquiries.

Draft invitation letters and supporting letters for domestic and international immigration matters.

Handle frequent client communications by phone and email, respond to routine inquiries, and escalate substantive legal issues when necessary.

Track international cases involving permit renewals, expiration dates, and repatriation when applicable.

Maintain accurate immigration records, update client and foreign national information, and ensure files comply with internal procedures.

Minimum of four years of corporate immigration experience.

Strong understanding of business immigration procedures, legal requirements, and supporting documentation.

Experience managing immigration cases and preparing forms using immigration case management and form preparation software.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

an advanced degree in a related field or additional paralegal education is highly desirable.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; family-building and caregiving support;