Hybrid Immigration Paralegal — Visa & Green Card

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Miami seeks an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support corporate immigration matters. The ideal candidate manages a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail, helping prepare filings and communicate with clients.

This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent client service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment within a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience, with substantial exposure to employment-based immigration matters; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience preparing and managing H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, P-1, P-3 petitions and related filings.
• Experience with PERM labor certifications, EB-1 through EB-5 immigrant petitions, and family-based immigration applications is strongly preferred.
• Experience with citizenship and naturalization matters, including N-400 applications and filings.
• Ability to independently draft attorney support letters, petition letters, and RFEs.
• Thorough knowledge of USCIS filing requirements and case management processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting attorneys in the preparation, filing, and management of employment-based and family-based immigration matters.
• Preparing and filing nonimmigrant visa petitions (H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, P-1, P-3) and related matters.
• Assisting with extensions, changes of status, and dependent family member filings (I-539).
• Assisting with permanent residence matters (PERM, EB-1 to EB-5).
• Supporting citizenship and naturalization matters, including N-400 applications.
• Gathering, reviewing, and organizing supporting documentation and drafting forms and letters.
• Managing case files and databases, tracking deadlines and filing requirements.
• Communicating with clients, foreign national employees, and government agencies regarding case status.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akerman LLP in Miami seeks an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support corporate immigration matters. The ideal candidate manages a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail, helping prepare filings and communicate with clients.

This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent client service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment within a hybrid work setting.