Corporate Immigration Partners, PC

Business Immigration Paralegal

Corporate Immigration Partners, PC

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during document.
  • Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients.
  • Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner.
  • Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence.
  • Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
  • Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, and service requests.
  • Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national.
  • Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Flag any ideas for process improvement to appropriate attorney/Case Manager.
  • Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required.
  • Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment.

Requirements

  • 1-2 full years of experience working as a Business Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions.
  • Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable.
  • A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
  • Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred.
  • Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time.
  • Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
  • Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
  • Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions.
  • Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
  • Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
  • A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.
Benefits
  • Excellent employee benefits
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