Business Immigration Paralegal (PERM)

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC; San Francisco (CA); Híbrido; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Small-firm culture

Competitive benefits

Training and support

Top attorneys

Resumo da oferta

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC, a San Francisco-based business immigration law firm, seeks a full-time paralegal on its Business Immigration team. The paralegal will support an attorney in all phases of PERM and related filings, with emphasis on accuracy and client communication.

This hybrid role requires three days in the office in San Francisco and prior business immigration experience. Strong writing and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience as defined by California Business and Professions Code § 6450(c).
• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience preparing PERMs, PERM-based I-140s, and AOS applications.
• Intermediate MS Office skills: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Support an attorney in all phases of the PERM process, including recruitment and ETA 9089 drafting.
• Prepare and file PERM-based I-140s, I-130s, I-485s, and related applications with U.S. government agencies.
• Correspond with clients to gather documents and information; answer questions about visa processes.
• Use case management systems to monitor milestones and meet deadlines.
• Organize and maintain case documents and resources following firm procedures.
• Produce accurate forms and petitions and ensure timely filings.
• Participate in team meetings and support client relations.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Legal writing

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Ferramentas

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC, a nationally recognized San Francisco (FiDi) business immigration law firm, has an opening for a full-time Paralegal on its Business Immigration team. The paralegal is responsible for document preparation, research, and case management under the supervision of an attorney. To be successful in this role, a paralegal must have strong communication and legal writing skills.

This is a hybrid role and requires three days in the office in San Francisco. Prior business immigration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support an attorney in all phases of the PERM labor certification process, including carrying out recruitment and drafting ETA Form 9089
• Prepare and file PERM-based I-140s, I-130s, I-485s and related applications, DS-260s, re-entry permits, permanent residency card renewals, and naturalization applications with the appropriate U.S. government agencies
• Correspond with clients to gather documents and information; answer questions about their visa processes
• Use case management system/database and project management skills to monitor case milestones, follow up with clients, and meet both legal and client-relations deadlines
• Organize and maintain case documents, databases, files, and subject-matter resources following the firm’s standard procedures
• Produce error-free forms, correspondence, and related legal work products including applications and petitions
• Properly assemble applications and petitions and ensure correct and timely filings
• Other tasks as required to meet client and firm needs
• Participate in team meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience as defined by California Business and Professions Code § 6450(c)
• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience preparing PERMs, PERM-based I-140s, and AOS applications
• Intermediate MS Office skills: Word, Excel, and Outlook

What we offer

• Small-firm collegiality with big-firm benefits.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Training and open-door support.
• Work with top professionals in the field, and great clients.

Does this sound like the type of law firm where you can thrive?

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and offer a welcoming environment to all.