Business Immigration Paralegal II

ImmigrationJobs; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their dynamic team in Morristown. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the American dream by assisting immigrants in securing their visas. You will work closely with a team of dedicated attorneys and paralegals, preparing and filing visa applications while ensuring meticulous attention to detail and organization. With a strong emphasis on diversity, this firm values the contributions of all team members and offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program. If you are passionate about immigration law and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Matching Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of immigration paralegal experience required.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and INSZoom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file NIV and IV visa applications under attorney supervision.
• Compile and analyze case facts, maintain client documentation.

Skills

Immigration Law Knowledge

Writing Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree from accredited college or university

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

INSZoom

Document Management Systems

Job description

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 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 Morristown 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 the preparation and filing of NIV and IV visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

Requirements:

1. Degree from accredited college or university and/or paralegal certification plus a minimum of 2 years of immigration paralegal experience required.
2. Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process.
3. Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and work independently toward team goals.
4. Outstanding organizational skills are required.
5. 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 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.