Immigration Paralegal

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP seeks an experienced immigration paralegal for their Columbus office. In this full-time role, you will support a busy immigration practice focusing on business and employment-related cases, as well as occasional family-based cases.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, research, and communication skills, and at least 5 years of employment-based immigration experience. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required.
• 5 years of employment‑based immigration work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file various immigration petitions.
• Gather facts and documentation for petitions.
• Interact with government agencies.
• Perform legal research and analysis.

Skills

Writing and research abilities

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of immigration procedures

Knowledge of MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Proofreading skills

Foreign language skills (Spanish, Japanese)

Education

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

INSZoom

Docketwise

Job description

Vorys is a special place! Vorys offers competitive pay, professional development, a robust benefits package on day one, and a culture of client service that permeates not only how we serve clients, but how we treat one another. Join us and experience The Vorys Difference!

Position Summary

The Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is searching for an experienced immigration paralegal for a full-time role. The paralegal will work with a busy immigration practice, which focuses on business and employment‑related cases, but also occasionally handles family‑based immigration matters. The candidate must have excellent writing and research abilities, strong verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and good attention to detail. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is eager to take on responsibility and work in a challenging environment, while enjoying a flexible work arrangement and receiving competitive compensation and benefits.

Essential Functions

• Draft, review, and file various petitions including H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, TN, J-1 and other nonimmigrant visa petitions, PERM applications, immigrant visa petitions, and adjustment of status applications.
• Gather facts and documentation in support of petitions.
• Review files for status and maintain/organize client matters and calendars.
• Draft correspondence regarding procedural matters, status updates, and letters in support of petitions.
• Interact with government agencies, including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Perform legal research and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of immigration procedures and processes.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office.
• Working knowledge of INSZoom and/or Docketwise is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work while remaining focused on deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team on multiple projects and matters.
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Strong proofreading skills and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Spanish, Japanese, or other foreign language skills are a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of employment‑based immigration work preferred.

The expected pay scale for this position is $37.18–$40.25 per hour (overtime eligible per applicable laws) with an approximate annualized equivalent of $72,500–$78,500 based on 37.50 hrs./week. Actual earnings may vary. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, education, work location, and market conditions.

At Vorys, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can succeed both personally and professionally. We offer competitive compensation along with a robust benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and long‑term goals. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and disability coverage, paid maternity & parental leave, family building resources, identity theft protection, a 401(k) plan, and paid sick, personal and vacation time. Some benefits are provided automatically, while others may be available for voluntary enrollment. You’ll also have access to opportunities for professional growth, work‑life balance, and programs that recognize and celebrate your contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vorys does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Vorys is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in our employment application process unless doing so would constitute an undue hardship. If you need assistance or an accommodation in our employment application process due to a disability; due to a limitation related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, please contact Julie McDonald, CHRO. Our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.