Business Immigration Paralegal 1

Ogletree Deakins; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account / Flexible Sp.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Raleigh, NC is seeking an entry-level Business Immigration Paralegal to support a fast-paced immigration practice. Under attorney supervision, you will prepare and file petitions and visa applications, analyze case facts, and maintain client documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate, strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Under attorney supervision, prepare and file petitions and visa applications.
• Compile and analyze case facts, draft correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation.
• Communicate directly with multiple attorneys.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Work independently toward team goals

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 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 Raleigh, NC 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.

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

If you have questions, please e-mail Rebecca Coats at [e-mail] with “Business Immigration Paralegal 1 – Raleigh" in the subject line.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.