
Senior Paralegal, Business Immigration
Corporate Immigration Partners, PC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $50,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
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 for NIV and IV applications, including petitions for key accounts/clients, as well as ability to independently track project deadlines and workload.
- Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner.
- Review visa petitions by less experienced Paralegal staff (as required).
- Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
- Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence.
- 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.
- Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment.
Requirements
- 3-4 full years of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, specifically drafting complex matters.
- Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable.
- A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
- Experience drafting complex NIV visas, such as H, L, TN, and O visa applications preferred.
- Completed bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- 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.
- A friendly, courteous and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting complex mattersNIV visa applicationsH visaL visaTN visaO visacase document reviewstatutory formscase trackingattention to detail
Soft Skills
communication skillsempathyteamworktime managementprioritizationclient interactionresponsibilityadaptabilitycourtesymorale contribution
Certifications
bachelor's degree