Immigration Paralegal

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Immigration Paralegal preparing U.S. visa petitions and consular applications for Morgan Lewis, a global full-service law firm.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Florida, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,700 - $103,475 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and filing U.S. immigration applications, including DS-160 and DS-260, while effectively managing client communications and case progress. Exhibits strong organizational skills to handle caseloads, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Immigration ExperienceDS-160 Application PreparationDS-260 Application PreparationVisa Petition FilingTime Management Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

DS-160 PreparationDS-260 PreparationVisa Petition FilingI-140 EB-1/2/3AOSH-1BL-1E-1/2/3O-1J-1

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPrioritization SkillsFlexibilityStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Immigration Case Management SystemTime Recording System

Industry Keywords

U.S. Consular ProcessingNonimmigrant VisaImmigrant VisaVisa Interview SchedulingCase Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare DS-160 and DS-260 applications for U.S. consular processing matters
Assist clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts
Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications, including I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, O-1, EAD, AP, and J-1
Gather information and documents from clients
Keep clients apprised of case progress
Respond to immigration inquiries in a timely manner
Enter, update, and maintain data in the immigration case management system
Manage caseload and complete work on time
Track and manage critical deadlines
Run active-case workload and client NIV expiration reports
Attend team meetings and educational programs/seminars
Enter and close time entries in the Firm’s time recording system
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
Two to four years of business immigration experience
Preferably experience with U.S. consular processing
Experience preparing DS-160 and DS-260 applications preferred
Experience assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts preferred
Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications
Outstanding written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interface effectively with personnel at all organizational levels and external clients
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
Strategic thinking
Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and work overtime as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Domestic partner coverage
Parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability
Competitive salaries
Professional growth opportunities
Tools and support of a large full-service law firm
Educational programs/seminars