BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

McCarter & English, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription drug coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

A prominent law firm in New York is seeking a business immigration paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or a certificate in paralegal studies and experience with both NIV and IV processes. This full-time role offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Interested candidates should email their resume to the provided recruiting contact.

Qualifications

• Experience with both NIV and IV processes.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies

Job description

Overview

McCarter & English is looking for a business immigration paralegal in our New York NY office. Must be organized, accurate, able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a deadline driven environment. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Application

Interested candidates should please submit their resume and writing sample to Christine Lydon at [e-mail].

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in paralegal studies program required.
• Must have both NIV and IV experience.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met)

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave).

Additional Benefits

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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