Business Immigration Paralegal III (PERM)

Ogletree Deakins; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Business Immigration Paralegal III in Austin, Texas. This role involves supporting skilled employee transfers for international corporations, managing petitions and visa applications, and working in a collaborative legal environment. Strong organizational skills and a degree in a related field are preferred to join a vibrant immigration practice.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Degree or 7 years professional experience as a business immigration paralegal.
• Knowledge of the NIV process required.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file petitions and visa applications.
• Compile and analyze case facts, draft correspondence.
• Organize client documentation and communicate with attorneys.

Skills

Strong 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

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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 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.

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 Austin 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 petitions and 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 a minimum of 5 years of experience preferred; OR a minimum of 7 years of professional experience as a business immigration paralegal in lieu of a degree/certification.
• 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.
  
  

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 – Austin" 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.

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