Business Immigration Paralegal (EB-5)

Leeds Professional Resources; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources is seeking an immigration paralegal for a hybrid role in Florham Park, NJ. You will work with a top global law firm and support immigration matters from filings to client communications.

The ideal candidate has an associate's degree or paralegal certificate, 1–2 years of immigration law experience, and a strong understanding of family-based petitions, employment visas, and deportation defense. Hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years immigration law experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions and related documents.
• Conduct legal research on immigration laws, policies, and regulations.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide status updates.
• Organize and maintain case files and track deadlines.
• Monitor changes in immigration laws and update internal processes.
• Prepare exhibits, forms, and evidence packets for submission.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Policy monitoring

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Hybrid work schedule in Florham park, NJ. Exciting opportunity to join a top global law firm as an immigration paralegal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documents for employment-based and humanitarian immigration cases (e.g., adjustment of status, asylum, visas, waivers).
• Conduct legal research on immigration laws, policies, and regulations.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and documents, answer basic case-related questions, and provide status updates.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and deadlines are tracked.
• Monitor changes in immigration laws and update internal processes accordingly.
• Prepare exhibits, forms, and evidence packets for submission.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate (required); bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Prior experience working in an immigration business law firm (minimum 1-2 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of immigration processes, including family-based petitions, employment visas, and deportation defense.