Business Immigration Paralegal II

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Washington, DC, is actively recruiting a Business Immigration Paralegal to support lawyers and timekeepers with the preparation of complex legal documents and mid-level research within the immigration practice area. The role provides leadership in firm, office, and team initiatives under management directives.

This position requires a minimum of three years of paralegal experience, including two in business immigration filings (PERM, O- and EB- categories).

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate or certification helpful.
• Experience: Minimum three years paralegal experience with two years in business immigration filings.
• Other qualifications: strong organization, communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and finalize petitions and applications (H-1B, L-, E-2/3, TN, O-1, and dependents).
• Prepare IV and PERM applications; conduct case intake and strategy research.
• Maintain timely communications with client contacts and HR representatives.
• Monitor expiration reports and initiate renewal processes.
• Balance workload across multiple attorneys with guidance from practice advisors.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Connaissances

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate or certification

College degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Requisition Number: BUSIN004102

Posted : October 27, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

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Washington, DC 200371701, USA

Description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Business Immigration Paralegal in our Washington office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities and other tasks related to the immigration practice area. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

RESPONSBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare and finalize petitions and applications with minimal supervision, to include:
  a. NIV (H-1B, L-, E-2/3, TN, O-1 and dependent applications);
  b. IV (EB2/3/NIW and family-based); and
  c. PERM applications.
• Actively participate in case intake and strategy, including research on appropriate SOC classifications and use of private wage surveys.
• Maintain timely communications with client contacts (employees, managers, and HR representatives) via email, phone, and video calls as necessary.
• Monitor relevant expiration reports and timely initiate renewal processes.
• Balance workload across multiple attorneys, with the guidance of practice advisors.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
  
• Experience: Minimum three years' paralegal experience with a minimum of two years' experience in business immigration preparing business immigration filings (PERM, O- and EB- experience preferred).
  
• Other Qualifications: Compliance with Firm in-office policy required. Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required. Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The expected salary range for the District of Columbia is $91,000 - $105,000, though salaries for employees based outside of the District of Columbia may differ. Beyond an employment candidate’s physical location, salary offers may be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, and/or experience.

In addition to providing competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

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