Business Immigration Paralegal
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department
- Assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters including preparing various immigration petitions and applications
- Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)
- Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
- Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
- Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
- Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
- Creates and maintains reports as needed
- Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews
- Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
- Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
- Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of 3-5 years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
- Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
- High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
- Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
- Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Familiar with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
business immigrationimmigration petitionsPERMI-140CPAOSNaturalizationH-1BLEB-5
Soft Skills
customer serviceorganizational skillswriting skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailtime managementflexibilityproactiveself-starter
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeParalegal certification