Entry Level Immigration Paralegal

LHH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid leave including parental and holiday pay

Commuter benefits

Wellness plans

Reimbursement and retirement programs

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking excellent writers for an entry-level paralegal position, providing opportunities to join their immigration team. The firm offers training and mentorship, making it an excellent fit for candidates with a passion for immigration law. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and candidates must be local to the Pittsburgh area. The role includes assisting attorneys with immigration documents, petition preparation, and client correspondence. Full-time benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Local to the Pittsburgh area.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and filing of immigration documents.
• Research on visa application procedures and requirements.
• Prepare and file petitions as well as RFE (Request For Evidence) responses.
• Draft/organize H-1B, TN, L-1A/L-1B, I-140 and others.
• Assist with naturalizations, employment and family based green card applications.
• Oversee and manage caseload and client correspondence.
• Assist with case filing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Overview

Seeking excellent writers and candidates eager to have a career as a paralegal! This entry level job would give you the opportunity to join the immigration team at a prestigious law firm in Pittsburgh. The firm provides training and mentorship for entry level candidates with an interest in immigration law. The firm will also consider candidates with prior immigration experience. Candidates must be local to the Pittsburgh area.

A paralegal certificate is not required, however this is an excellent opportunity for someone who just completed a paralegal program.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and filing of immigration documents
• Research on visa application procedures and requirements
• Prepare and file petitions as well as RFE (Request For Evidence) responses
• Draft/organize H-1B, TN, L-1A/L-1B, I-140 and others
• Assist with naturalizations, employment and family based green card applications
• Oversee and mange caseload and client correspondence
• Assist with case filing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefits

Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.