Business Immigration Paralegal (Employment-Based, 1–5 YOE)

Fok Immigration Law; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15 days vacation accrual/year

5 days paid sick leave

Job summary

A specialized immigration law firm in San Jose is looking for a Business Immigration Paralegal to assist clients with employment-based immigration processes. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience and demonstrate strong legal writing and organizational skills. This role allows for professional growth in a supportive, diverse team environment with opportunities for mentorship and responsibility.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of hands-on experience in employment-based immigration.
• Strong legal writing and organizational skills.
• Comfort with case-management tools, PDFs, and Excel/Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, QC, and file employment-based matters: H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, TN, O-1, PERM, I-140, I-485.
• Draft support letters, exhibit lists, and RFE responses.
• Communicate with clients and manage intake and matter statuses.

Skills

Hands-on experience in employment-based immigration

Legal writing

Organization

Attention to detail

Familiarity with case-management tools

Client-first mindset

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant JD coursework

Tools

Tracker

PDFs

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Business Immigration Paralegal (Employment-Based, 1–5 YOE)

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $50.00/hr

About the role

We’re a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration. As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal on our employment‑based team, you’ll help clients secure roles in the U.S. and reunite families—while learning fast and growing your impact.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, QC, and file employment‑based matters: H‑1B, L‑1A/L‑1B (incl. blanket), TN, O‑1, PERM, I‑140, I‑485
• Draft support letters, exhibit lists, client checklists, and RFE responses
• Collect and review evidence; maintain organized, audit‑ready e‑files
• Own deadlines: track milestones and keep cases moving with zero‑defect submissions
• Communicate clearly with clients, HR, and beneficiaries; reduce stress with proactive updates
• Manage intake and matter statuses
• Assist attorneys on strategy, case prep, and final assembly for USCIS submissions

What you bring (must‑haves)

• 1–5 years of hands‑on experience in employment‑based immigration
• Recent experience with L‑1 and Blanket L‑1’s, H‑1B, O‑1, TN, PERM, I‑140, I‑485
• Strong legal writing, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfort with case‑management tools (Tracker preferred), PDFs, and Excel/Sheets
• Client‑first mindset and reliable follow‑through

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate or relevant JD coursework (preferred, not required)
• Any foreign language skills
• A positive, solutions‑oriented attitude (a sense of humor helps!)

Work setting

Primarily in‑office with the option to work from home 1 day/week.

• Competitive salary $35 to $50 an hour based on experience
• 15 days vacation accrual/year, 5 days paid sick leave

Why us

We’re a tight‑knit, diverse team that collaborates selflessly and treats every role as a true partner. You’ll get real responsibility, mentorship, and room to grow in a supportive, collegial environment.

How to apply (LinkedIn Easy Apply)

Please include a separate cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit at our firm.

Learn more

Website: www.jfoklaw.com (see our Google and Yelp reviews)

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

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