Immigration Paralegal

Godshall Recruiting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan and retirement

Paid time off

Wellness and mental health resources

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting is seeking a qualified Immigration Paralegal for an in-office role across Columbia SC, Bluffton SC, Atlanta GA, or Greenville SC. You will prepare visa petitions, manage case files, and communicate with clients and government agencies to ensure timely, accurate submissions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification and at least 2 years of business immigration experience, with strong writing, organization, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience handling employment-based visas and PERM cases.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, research, and document preparation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; immigration case management software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare employment-based immigration petitions and visa applications, including H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, and related filings.
• Manage case files, monitor deadlines, and track immigration matters from initiation through completion.
• Communicate regularly with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and government agencies regarding case status and requirements.
• Gather, review, and analyze supporting documentation to ensure complete and accurate submissions.
• Draft immigration correspondence, support letters, and other case-related documents for attorney review.
• Utilize immigration case management systems to maintain organized records and support efficient workflow management.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Immigration case management software

Job description

Salary: $70000-$85000

What your future day will look like:

• Prepare employment-based immigration petitions and visa applications, including H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, and related filings.
• Manage case files, monitor deadlines, and track immigration matters from initiation through completion.
• Communicate regularly with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and government agencies regarding case status and requirements.
• Gather, review, and analyze supporting documentation to ensure complete and accurate submissions.
• Draft immigration correspondence, support letters, and other case-related documents for attorney review.
• Utilize immigration case management systems to maintain organized records and support efficient workflow management.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
• Paid time offWellness and mental health resources
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience handling employment-based visas and PERM cases
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent writing, proofreading, research, and document preparation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; immigration case management software experience preferred
• Professional, service-oriented approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Type: Direct Hire

This is an in-office role, but the position can be in Columbia SC, Bluffton SC, Atlanta GA, or Greenville SC

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.