Immigration Paralegal

Mehlman Jacobs LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Impactful Work

Job summary

Mehlman Jacobs LLP is seeking an Experienced Paralegal for their Immigration Team in Houston, TX, or remotely. You will play a key role in helping clients navigate complex immigration matters by collaborating with attorneys, managing case files, and maintaining client communication. The ideal candidate has prior experience in employment-based immigration law and a keen eye for detail, ensuring high-quality work. Join a firm focused on making impactful changes in the lives of clients navigating the immigration process.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in employment-based immigration law is essential.
• You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring the highest quality work.
• You thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of data and documents for NIV, IV, and PERM cases.
• Proactively assess case details and identify potential concerns.
• Draft forms, letters, and correspondence for attorney review.
• Provide exceptional support and maintain communication with clients.
• Oversee the status of all filed applications and petitions.
• Use document and data management systems for efficient casework.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Experience in Employment-Based Immigration Law

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Immigration Team as an Experienced Paralegal – Houston, TX (or remote if not within the Houston area)

Are you passionate about immigration law and eager to make an impact? We’re seeking a skilled and driven Employment-Based Immigration Paralegal to join our team and reporting to our Houston, Texas office. This is your chance to play an essential role in helping clients navigate complex immigration matters while working closely with talented attorneys in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

What You’ll Do:

As an integral part of our immigration team, you’ll be responsible for coordinating closely with attorneys to ensure the seamless preparation, filing, and tracking of various immigration and nationality law matters. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will make a real difference to our clients' journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Attorneys: Assist in the collection of data and documents for Non‑Immigrant Visa (NIV), Immigrant Visa (IV), and PERM cases.
• Evaluate and Analyze: Proactively assess case details, identify potential concerns, and bring them to the attention of the attorney for timely resolution.
• Prepare Critical Documentation: Draft forms, letters, and correspondence for attorney review with precision and attention to detail.
• Client Communication: Provide exceptional support and maintain communication with clients throughout the process.
• Track and Finalize Cases: Oversee the status of all filed applications and petitions, ensuring timely and accurate completion after attorney review.
• Leverage Technology: Use advanced document and data management systems to efficiently manage client casework, ensuring all records are complete and up‑to‑date.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience Matters: Prior experience in employment-based immigration law is essential.
• Attention to Detail: You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring the highest quality work in all areas of case preparation.
• Team Player: You thrive in a team‑oriented environment and are eager to contribute to the success of both clients and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

• Growth Opportunities: Expand your legal knowledge and experience with a supportive team of experts.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside attorneys and professionals who value innovation and teamwork.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a firm that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating the immigration process.