Business Immigration Paralegal

Global Immigration Legal Team; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Starting salary 70k, negotiable based

Hybrid work after 1 year

Job summary

Global Immigration Legal Team is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal with experience in employment-based immigration, including PERM and EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 processes, as well as religious worker petitions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with attorneys, HR, and foreign nationals to prepare filings and manage ongoing case timelines in a supportive team environment.

Requirements include 3+ years in employment-based immigration, strong writing and organizational skills, and a bachelor’s degree or

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment-based immigration, with knowledge of PERM and immigrant petition filings.
• Experience with religious worker immigration matters (I-129 and I-360) preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. immigration regulations and legal terminology.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PERM Form ETA-9089 drafts and audit-response packets with attorney review.
• Manage lifecycle of EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 green card cases including I-140 and I-485 filings.
• Assist with documentation for prevailing wage requests, recruitment steps, and labor certifications.
• Support religious worker petitions (I-129 and I-360) and organize supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, HR, and organizations to gather information and maintain case records.
• Track deadlines and monitor case progress to ensure timely filings.
• Maintain organized digital case files and update internal systems.
• Research immigration regulations and case strategy as needed.
• Assist with RFEs, NOIDs, and PERM audits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

As a full-service immigration firm, we represent individuals and businesses in a wide range of matters, including visas, green cards, citizenship, robust deportation defense, and humanitarian protections. Through zealous advocacy before all immigration agencies and the state and federal court systems, we empower businesses and immigrants to live their best lives, with a focused niche in winning complex cases. Our clients rely on our experience and creativity to navigate these challenges, and we are committed to providing prompt, thoughtful responses and delivering value beyond expectations.

Our culturally aware, multilingual team delivers tailored legal solutions for clients from all backgrounds, from extraordinary talent to religious organizations and international students. The firm's pioneering advocacy has earned recognition in The New York Times, Al Jazeera English, WHYY, and LAist.

Job Description

Global Immigration Legal Team is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Paralegal with experience in employment-based immigration, specifically PERM and employment-based permanent residency (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, I-140, AOS) processes, as well as religious worker nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting with both nonimmigrant religious worker petitions, including Form I-129, and immigrant religious worker petitions, including Form I-360, and understand the documentation and case-management requirements associated with these matters.

The ideal candidate will work closely with attorneys, HR partners, and foreign national employees to support the preparation, filing, and ongoing management of employment-based immigration matters. We’re looking for a paralegal who can work well on their own but also thrives in a relaxed, supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare draft PERM Form ETA-9089 applications for attorney review, including working with employers to obtain job descriptions, drafting prevailing wage requests for attorney review, and assisting with the preparation of audit response packets.
• Manage the full lifecycle of employment-based green card cases (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3), including I-140 immigrant petitions and I-485 adjustment of status filings.
• Assist attorneys in preparing documentation for prevailing wage requests, recruitment steps, and labor certification filings.
• Assist with the preparation and management of religious worker nonimmigrant petitions, including Form I-129, and religious worker immigrant petitions, including Form I-360.
• Coordinate and organize supporting documentation for religious worker cases, including beneficiary, employer, organizational, and position-related documentation.
• Communicate with clients, HR teams, religious organizations, and beneficiaries to gather required information and maintain accurate case records.
• Track deadlines, monitor case progress, and ensure timely completion of all filings.
• Maintain organized digital case files and update internal case management systems.
• Conduct research on immigration regulations, USCIS and DOL updates, and case strategy issues as needed.
• Support attorneys with responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny, and PERM audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment-based immigration, with demonstrated knowledge of PERM and related immigrant petition filings.
• Experience with religious worker immigration matters, including both nonimmigrant religious worker petitions (I-129) and immigrant religious worker petitions (I-360), strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. immigration regulations, processes, and legal terminology.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, starting salary at 70k with compensation negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, supportive legal team.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid work options available after 1 year of employment.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.