Technical Writer/Immigration Paralegal

ImmigrationJobs; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading immigration law firm in Germany is looking for an individual to manage a caseload of employment-based immigration matters. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys, drafting correspondence, and reviewing client documentation. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a writing-intensive field, showcases strong communication skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; related writing-intensive majors encouraged.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.
• Excellent time management skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage caseload of various employment-based immigration matters.
• Assist attorney in preparation of immigration petitions.
• Draft correspondence and communicate case information.
• Review and organize client documentation.
• Conduct research regarding filing regulations.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Description:

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage caseload of various writing-focused employment-based immigration matters (E, L, O, P nonimmigrant visas and EB1/NIW immigrant visas)
• Assist attorney and/or case manager in preparation of immigration petitions and applications, including preparation of immigration forms and supporting evidence for submission to relevant administrative agency.
• Draft correspondence to clients and communicate relevant case information and case requests to clients, including agency notices.
• Review and organize client documentation and analyze and summarize case data for attorney.
• Assist attorney and/or case manager with determining potential case issues and planning case strategy.
• Maintain organized legally compliant client files, update notes in database, monitor deadlines and communicate progress of individuals’ cases.
• Conduct research regarding filing regulations and relevant procedures with USCIS and the U.S. Department of State.
• Contribute to the development of practice processes to ensure team operates efficiently and effectively.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with team members to prioritize and organize work load.
• Maintain firm protocol with respect to file maintenance, record-keeping and use of case management system.
• Perform administrative tasks and other projects as assigned by case manager or attorney.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required. Individuals who majored/minored in English, Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, Technical Writing or another related writing intensive area of study are strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to take on added responsibilities and learn new things
• Ability to show initiative and work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt quickly to firm-specific software.
• Excellent time management skills.