Full-time Immigration Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Immigration

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hybrid (after initial training)

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

A well-established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Paralegal to join its St. Louis office.

This position is ideal for a highly experienced immigration professional with substantial knowledge of employment-based and business immigration law. The successful candidate will work closely with immigration attorneys, supporting complex immigration matters, preparing petitions and applications, managing filing deadlines, and ensuring efficient case preparation.

The role also involves mentoring and assisting with the onboarding and training of less experienced team members.

Following an initial training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work arrangement.

Work closely with attorneys to understand case strategy, petition and application filing requirements, timelines, and dependent filings within a high-volume employment-based and business immigration practice.

Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and documentation for immigration filings.

Prepare and circulate application and petition questionnaires and identify additional supporting documentation required.

Draft correspondence, immigration forms, support letters, and other legal documentation.

Review and revise petitions and applications to ensure completeness and accuracy before attorney review and filing.

Utilize immigration case management systems, including INSZoom, to track and manage immigration matters.

Assist attorneys with employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including work visa petitions, extensions, amendments, stateside and consular processing, and green card applications.

Download, upload, organize, and maintain immigration documents across client and internal databases.

Develop and maintain databases, charts, templates, and reports.

Assist with workflow coordination and departmental projects, particularly during high-volume periods.

Mentor and assist in onboarding new team members and provide guidance to less experienced professionals on immigration processes and case preparation.

Substantial hands-on case preparation experience in employment-based and business immigration law.

Strong understanding of employment-based immigration petitions, work visas, extensions, amendments, and green card processes.

Extensive legal experience in a capacity other than paralegal may also be considered.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Technical proficiency with Adobe and the ability to learn new software and technology quickly.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Paid holidays and vacation time.

Annual discretionary bonus.

Employee assistance and wellness programs.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in St. A hybrid-remote work schedule may be available following an initial training period.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative legal environment that values professionalism, integrity, innovation, diversity, and excellence in client service.

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