Senior Paralegal, Business Immigration

Senior Paralegal focusing on business immigration at CIP P.C. law firm.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

What you’ll need

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.

Comp & perks

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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