Business Immigration Paralegal

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Business Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys in preparing and filing employment-based immigration petitions and applications. The role emphasizes accuracy and compliance with immigration regulations while collaborating closely with clients and attorneys.

The firm handles business and commercial law with over 100 attorneys, headquartered in NYC, offering a hybrid model with 2 days per week from home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Strong knowledge of immigration laws and procedures, including H-1B, L-1, and PERM.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases efficiently.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting professional correspondence.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and attorneys effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file employment-based immigration petitions, including H-1B, L-1, and PERM applications.
• Assist with the preparation of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications.
• Conduct case research and gather required documentation from clients.
• Draft legal correspondence and support attorneys with case management.
• Ensure timely filing of all petitions and applications to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and case files in compliance with legal standards.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and answer inquiries regarding their cases.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and policies.

Skills

Business immigration experience

H-1B/L-1/PERMs knowledge

Organizational skills

Legal research

Drafting correspondence

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

The Business Immigration Paralegal will support attorneys in preparing and filing employment-based immigration petitions and applications. This role involves ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration regulations while working closely with clients and attorneys.

This mid-sized law firm firm is focused in business and commercial law. The firm has over 100 attorneys across their US offices. They are headquartered in NYC.

Description

• Prepare and file employment-based immigration petitions, including H-1B, L-1, and PERM applications.
• Assist with the preparation of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications.
• Conduct case research and gather required documentation from clients.
• Draft legal correspondence and support attorneys with case management.
• Ensure timely filing of all petitions and applications to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and case files in compliance with legal standards.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and answer inquiries regarding their cases.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and policies.

Profile

A successful Business Immigration Paralegal should have:

• 5+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Strong knowledge of immigration laws and procedures, including H-1B, L-1, and PERM.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases efficiently.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting professional correspondence.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and attorneys effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all work.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $95,000 annually based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match and generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to work directly with Partners in a headquarter office for a mid-sized law firm.
• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week to work from home.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.