Business Immigration Paralegal

JBA International; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business and litigation law firm is seeking an experienced business immigration paralegal for their Charlotte, NC office. The role demands strong communication skills, substantive immigration knowledge, and a minimum of three years of related experience. The ideal candidate will work with Fortune 500 executives in a standard work week with potential overtime. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of employment-based immigration experience.
• Experience with nonimmigrant visa applications, EB-1 through EB-3.
• Preferred experience with Fortune 500 clientele.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage business immigration cases.
• Prepare all types of nonimmigrant visa applications.
• Handle documentation for immigration filings.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Case development

Prioritization

Understanding of legal requirements

Education

Four year college degree

Job description

Our client is a prominent business and litigation law firm with offices in the Carolinas. Our large, business immigration practice is seeking an experienced business immigration paralegal to join its team in our Charlotte, NC office.

Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to develop cases, ability to prioritize work, and a strong substantive understanding of legal requirements and supporting documentation for business immigration filings.
*Candidates must possess at minimum three years of employment-based immigration experience with preparing all types of nonimmigrant visa applications and EB-1 through EB-3 immigrant visa applications.
*The successful candidate will also have experience working with Fortune 500 clientele and international executives.
*A four year college degree is also preferred.
This position is based on a standard 37.5 hour work week. However, some overtime may be required as needed.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and includes an attractive benefits package.

**THIS IS AN IN OFFICE POSITION IN CHARLOTTE**