Immigration Document Clerk

Fisher Phillips LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP seeks an Immigration Document Clerk to support our attorneys by organizing client files, scanning petitions for USCIS, and handling mail, copies, and deliveries. The role requires 2–4 years of experience, strong clerical skills, and proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Adobe.

Your duties include assisting with I-9 audits, maintaining spreadsheets, and coordinating with IT for secure document uploads, while ensuring accuracy and timely document delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience.
• Law Firm experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe; basic PC skills; familiarity with time entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately files client documents in physical and electronic files; maintain organized file rooms.
• Prepare closed files for off-site storage or destruction.
• Scan immigration petitions for USCIS filing; copy and ship via Federal Express; track packages.

Skills

Typing

Outlook

Excel

Adobe

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Scanner

Copier

Fax

Printer

Time entry systems

Job description

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Immigration Document Clerk to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately files all client documents and paperwork in physical and electronic files. Consistently maintains and organizes the file room(s).
• Identifies and prepares closed files for off-site storage or destruction.
• Copies and scan immigration petitions for filing with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS").
• Prepares Federal Express shipping labels, tracks packages to ensure delivery and resolves delivery exception issues with Federal Express.
• Assists secretaries as needed with overflow typing, proof reading, printing, new matter intakes and copy assistance.
• Regularly communicates with attorneys and staff regarding confirmations of assignments, status and findings related to assigned projects.
• Assists in I-9 audits by printing I-9s, supporting documents, and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Assists in printing documents received via e-mail and uploaded to internal immigration portal.
• Creates file folders for new matters.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with submitting Service Requests to USCIS for petitions that are outside normal processing times.
• Communicates with IT department to set up FTP sites for clients to upload documents securely.
• Sorts, scans, uploads and distributes mail.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with research projects and reports.
• Maintains supplies for the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience
• Law Firm experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use: phone system including voicemail and conference calling; copier; scanner; fax; and printer; and a working knowledge of time entry systems. Possesses good clerical skills including typing, word processing, mail and contact management, spreadsheets, and presentations. Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting‑edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well‑being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.