Business Immigration Paralegal II

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading law firm where you can help make the American dream a reality for immigrants. As a Business Immigration Paralegal, you'll play a crucial role in preparing and filing visa applications while collaborating with experienced attorneys. This position offers a fast-paced environment and the chance to work with a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies. With a strong focus on client service and a commitment to diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in immigration law. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of skilled employees seeking to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Matching Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of immigration paralegal experience required.
• Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

• Degree from accredited college or university and/or paralegal certification plus a minimum of 2 years of immigration paralegal experience required.
• Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process.
• 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.
• 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.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail [e-mail] with “Immigration Paralegal II – Morristown" 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.