Business Immigration Paralegal II

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and collaborative law firm that champions the American dream for immigrants! As a Business Immigration Paralegal, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating the international transfer of skilled employees. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where your expertise in business immigration will be valued. You’ll engage in meaningful work, support diverse clients, and benefit from continuous professional development. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about immigration law, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of business immigration paralegal experience required.
• Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Immigration Knowledge

Writing Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking Ability

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 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 Washington, D.C. 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 ofpetitions and NIV/IV visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

Requirements

• Degree from accredited college or university and / or paralegal certification and minimum of 2 years of business immigration paralegal experience is required
• Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process, specifically in (Visa Type).
• 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.

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 II – Washington D.C." 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.