Business Immigration Paralegal 1

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group in Denver, CO seeks an entry-level Business Immigration Paralegal to join a fast-paced practice. Under attorney supervision, you will prepare and file petitions and visa applications, analyze case facts, draft correspondence, and manage client documentation.

The team offers a collegial environment, growth-focused development, and training to advance skills in business immigration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask, and ability to work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills are required.
• Be able to multitask and work independently toward team goals.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Under attorney supervision, prepares and files petitions and visa applications.
• Compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation.
• Communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Multitask

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

INSZoom

Document management systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Immigration Paralegal role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Our Denver, CO office has an opportunity for an entry-level Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! If you’re looking to start your legal career or have just finished your Paralegal Certificate, then this is the right opportunity for you! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing petitions and visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.


• Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work independently toward team goals.


• Outstanding organizational skills are required.


• Be able to multitask and work independently toward team goals.


• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.

Please note that we are not working with any outside recruiters for this position.

Wage Transparency

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $55,590 and $71,940. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

Please note that applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. If you have questions, please e-mail Rebecca Coats at [e-mail] with \"Business Immigration Paralegal 1 - Denver\" in the subject line.

Firm Overview

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.