Global Employment Immigration Paralegal

Orrick; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick seeks an Employment Immigration Paralegal to support the Global Employment & Equity Compensation group in employment immigration matters for technology sector clients, including startups and industry leaders. The role focuses on developing and maintaining internal processes, handling casework from intake to filing, and collaborating with attorneys.

The position offers exposure to nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, PERM work, and client instruction on immigration practices, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment immigration-related work experience.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys and communicate with client contacts including HR and Legal departments and hiring managers.
• Extensive knowledge of employment-based immigration including nonimmigrant visas, permanent residency and secondary/derivative benefit applications.
• Experience preparing petition and application packages for review and filing with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and the Department of Labor.
• Ability to manage immigration inquiries, gather required information, and keep clients and attorneys informed of progress.
• Proficiency in immigration terminology and immigration tracking software.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Employment & Equity Compensation group in employment immigration matters for clients including industry leaders and startups in the technology sector.
• Partner with attorneys to develop, implement and maintain efficient internal processes, procedures and best practices for employment immigration casework, tracking and recordkeeping.
• Work on the full case lifecycle of employment-based nonimmigration petitions (H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, E-2, E-3) from intake to filing with USCIS.
• Work on the full case lifecycle of permanent residence applications including the PERM labor certification process, I-140 petitions and I-485 applications.
• Provide instruction to clients on immigration practices and procedures and assist with issues related to immigration status; collaborate with attorneys on options and directions.
• Monitor latest immigration trends related to USCIS adjudications, consular procedures, case processing times, and travel requirements.
• Coordinate with local counsel on ex-US global employment immigration matters.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to other areas of labor & employment law including global employment, equity compensation and U.S. employment.

Skills

Immigration knowledge

Case management

Client communication

Attention to deadlines

USCIS filings

Job description

Orrick seeks an Employment Immigration Paralegal to support the Global Employment & Equity Compensation group in employment immigration matters for technology sector clients, including startups and industry leaders. The role focuses on developing and maintaining internal processes, handling casework from intake to filing, and collaborating with attorneys.

The position offers exposure to nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, PERM work, and client instruction on immigration practices, with