EB-5 Immigration Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53,740 - 64,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A global law firm located in Florham Park, New Jersey, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join their immigration team. This role offers a competitive salary of $39.01 to $46.70 per hour and involves preparing petitions, managing caseloads, and providing support in business immigration matters. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree or paralegal certification, with 3-5 years of experience in immigration law. The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years business immigration experience within a law firm.
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare petitions/applications for immigration-related matters.
• Respond to complex requests for evidence.
• Maintain overview of individual caseload.
• Research law and procedures.
• Manage administrative duties and client contact.
• Create reports as needed.
• Contact USCIS and schedule visa interviews.
• Prepare client submissions to immigration offices.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent writing skills

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

High attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in shifting demands

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification

3-5 years of business immigration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

INSZoom

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Immigration Team as an Immigration Paralegal located in our Florham Park, New Jersey office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and collaboration, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Florham Park, New Jersey office, on a hybrid basis. Regular in‑office presence is required for day‑to‑day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Office Administrator.

Position Summary

The Immigration Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice‑specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. The Paralegal will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters, including preparing various immigration petitions and applications. The candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare petitions/applications for various immigration‑related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)
• Prepare responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
• Maintain oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
• Research law and procedures and keep track of immigration law updates
• Manage various administrative duties; maintain case‑management database and direct client contact—phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
• Create and maintain reports as needed
• Contact USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedule visa appointment interviews
• Assist in client intakes, prepare client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Assist with other department activities as needed, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Ability to be a proactive self‑starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 3‑5 years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non‑immigrant visa petitions

Technology

• Computer proficiency in Windows‑based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Familiar with immigration case‑management systems (INSZoom)
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

The Expected Pay Range for This Position Is

$39.01 to $46.70 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long‑term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit‑based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non‑discrimination on any protected basis.