Business Immigration Paralegal

This specific role calls for a Paralegal with sound experience processing both NIV and PERM visas.

The purpose of our Business Immigration Paralegal is to independently analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for attorney review. The Business Immigration Paralegal will also handle client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status for key accounts/clients.

As our Business Immigration Paralegal, your key responsibilities will include: 

• 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.

To APPLY for this role and be under consideration, you must possess the following: 

• 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. 

We look forward to receiving your application. Excellent employee benefits apply. 

Notice at Collection for California Applicants:
http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants

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SALARY MIN: $60K to MAX $70K