Business Immigration Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Joseph & Hall, P.C.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance premium covered by eb

Job summary

Joseph & Hall P.C. in Colorado is seeking a detail-oriented Business Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our attorneys on employer-sponsored matters.

The role covers nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, compliance work, and potential federal litigation for clients from startups to multinational companies. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (no paralegal certificate required).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Database and calendar management skills.
• Positive, energetic, and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across business immigration matters, including visas and compliance.
• Assist with employer compliance matters, including worksite enforcement and I-9 compliance issues.
• Gather, organize, and compile supporting documentation for petitions, applications, and filings.
• Prepare and input information into immigration forms for attorney review.
• Draft letters and supporting documents for attorney review, including responses to RFEs and NOIDs.
• Monitor case deadlines, track filing statuses, and proactively flag issues.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential client files in eIMMIGRATION.
• Communicate professionally with corporate clients, HR contacts, and government agencies as needed.
• Support federal litigation matters as needed.

Skills

detail oriented

organizational skills

time management

written communication

verbal communication

database management

calendar management

proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree (no paralegal certificate required)

Tools

eIMMIGRATION

Job description

Business Immigration Paralegal / Legal Assistant

About Us

Joseph & Hall P.C. has served immigration clients since 1998, with offices in Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Frisco, Colorado. While rooted in Colorado, our client base extends across the country. We are a nationally recognized firm specializing in business immigration, family-based immigration, removal defense, and federal litigation. Our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Best Law Firms, and frequently lecture locally and nationally on immigration issues. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where team members are given meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to grow professionally within immigration law.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Business Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our attorneys on business immigration matters. This role covers a wide range of employer-sponsored immigration work, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, employer compliance, and federal litigation, for clients ranging from startups to multinational companies. A paralegal certificate is not required - we welcome candidates with a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational skills, whether you identify as a legal assistant or a paralegal. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across the full range of business immigration matters, including H-1B, H-2B, L, E, O, P, R, TN, NIW, EB-1, PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status.
• Assist with employer compliance matters, including worksite enforcement and I-9 compliance issues.
• Gather, organize, and compile supporting documentation for petitions, applications, and filings.
• Prepare and input information into immigration forms for attorney review.
• Draft letters and supporting documents for attorney review, including responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).
• Monitor case deadlines, track filing statuses, and proactively flag issues.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential client files in eIMMIGRATION.
• Communicate professionally with corporate clients, HR contacts, and government agencies as needed.
• Support federal litigation matters as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (no paralegal certificate required).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Database and calendar management skills.
• Positive, energetic, and proactive attitude.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a business immigration paralegal or legal assistant, with exposure to H-1B, H-2B, E-2, E-3, O-1, L-1, TN, PERM, EB-1 Outstanding Researcher, I-140, I-130, or I-485 matters.
• Experience with eIMMIGRATION or similar case management software (training provided).
• Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 (based on experience).
• Performance-based bonus and incentive program.
• Health insurance premium 100% covered by the firm, with options to upgrade coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance available.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.