Business Immigration Paralegal (EB-5)

Leeds Professional Resources; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources in Philadelphia area is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys with filings, research, and client communication. Hybrid work schedule in the Philadelphia area.

The role requires an associate degree or paralegal certificate (or related bachelor’s degree preferred) and 3+ years of experience in immigration law. Responsibilities include preparing petitions, researching laws, organizing case files, and maintaining deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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 3 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of immigration processes, including family-based petitions, employment visas, and deportation defense.

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.

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Hybrid work schedule in the Philadelphia area. 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 3 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of immigration processes, including family-based petitions, employment visas, and deportation defense.