Business Immigration Paralegal

These are the essential functions of the position. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Demonstrates proficiency with firm and client processes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in at least one case type (e.g. H-1B’s, PERM, etc.).
• Analyze case documents and prepare immigration petitions and applications for filing with the appropriate government agency (H. L. TN, O, E, PERM, AOS, etc.).
• Draft petitions, applications and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
• Analyzes and identifies legal and procedural issues.
• Determine deadlines and prioritize cases.
• Communicate with clients.
• Works closely in a team environment.
• Performs package review, typically 1 week per month, 1 hour per day.
• May perform PERM review, typically 1 week per month, 1 hour per day.
• Assists with team or office wide projects (e.g. revision of template documents).
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; VisaTrax/Zoom and Document Management System. Able to operate multi-line phone, calculator, cell phone, copier, fax, scanner.

• To support the health and safety of our teams and work spaces, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice, or as otherwise required by applicable law. Please let us know if you’d like to discuss the policy or available accommodations before proceeding with our recruitment process.
• Degree from accredited college/university OR Paralegal certification and 0-2 years of prior immigration paralegal experience OR 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Paralegal or comparable experience.
• Analytical – Able to mine and collect data for cases.
• Problem Solving Skills – gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills – focuses on case/task at hand; maintains confidentiality.
• Communication – Listens and gets clarification. Responds to inquiries quickly with professionalism and tact.  Writes clearly and informatively.  Edits work for errors.  Able to read and interpret information accurately and concisely.
• Organization skills – keep work area neat and clear of safety hazards, files are maintained neatly and are easily retrieved. Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and handle numerous projects/tasks, sometimes heavy caseloads. Detailed oriented.
• Teamwork – Willing and eager to help others and share knowledge and skills.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Willing to commit to additional hours when necessary to reach Firm objectives.
• Initiative – Takes independent actions and reasonable risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Knowledge – In-depth knowledge of legal processes related to business immigration.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.