Business Immigration Paralegal 2

Ogletree Deakins; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal for our Houston, TX office. Under attorney supervision, you will prepare and file visa petitions, analyze case facts, draft correspondence, and maintain organized client files while coordinating with multiple attorneys.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative, growth-focused environment with technology, resources, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Knowledge of NIV processes.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail; ability to multitask and work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file visa applications; compile and analyze case facts.
• Draft correspondence and maintain client documentation; communicate with multiple attorneys.

Skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

INSZoom

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. This 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 Houston, TX office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing 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.
• 2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Knowledge of the NIV processes.
• 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.

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 professionand all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.