Business Immigration Paralegal I

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as an entry-level Business Immigration Paralegal in Raleigh, NC. You will support attorneys in preparing and filing petitions for skilled immigrants, with opportunities for professional growth. The firm offers robust benefits, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, requires Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail necessary.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and filing of petitions and visa applications.
• Compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence.
• Maintains and organizes client documentation.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

INSZoom

Document management systems

Job description

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Position Summary

Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! 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 59 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.

Position Summary

Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! 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 59 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 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 just finished your Paralegal Certificate, then this is the right opportunity for you!

Essential Functions

Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of petitions and visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

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, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills are required.
• Be able to multi-task and work independently toward team goals.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
  
  

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

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 Jess Lindsey at [e-mail] with “Business Immigration Paralegal I - Raleigh” in the subject line.

Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence on behalf of 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, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills are required.
• Be able to multi-task and work independently toward team goals.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
  
  

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of petitions and visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

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