Immigration Paralegal

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Miami seeks an experienced Immigration Paralegal to support corporate immigration matters. The ideal candidate manages a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail, helping prepare filings and communicate with clients.

This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent client service, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment within a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience, with substantial exposure to employment-based immigration matters; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience preparing and managing H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, P-1, P-3 petitions and related filings.
• Experience with PERM labor certifications, EB-1 through EB-5 immigrant petitions, and family-based immigration applications is strongly preferred.
• Experience with citizenship and naturalization matters, including N-400 applications and filings.
• Ability to independently draft attorney support letters, petition letters, and RFEs.
• Thorough knowledge of USCIS filing requirements and case management processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting attorneys in the preparation, filing, and management of employment-based and family-based immigration matters.
• Preparing and filing nonimmigrant visa petitions (H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, P-1, P-3) and related matters.
• Assisting with extensions, changes of status, and dependent family member filings (I-539).
• Assisting with permanent residence matters (PERM, EB-1 to EB-5).
• Supporting citizenship and naturalization matters, including N-400 applications.
• Gathering, reviewing, and organizing supporting documentation and drafting forms and letters.
• Managing case files and databases, tracking deadlines and filing requirements.
• Communicating with clients, foreign national employees, and government agencies regarding case status.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.

Akerman is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join its Miami office.The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with significant experience supporting corporate immigration matters and a demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and attention to detail. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, strong client service abilities, and the capacity to work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Akerman has adopted a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities Include :

• Supporting attorneys in the preparation, filing, and management of a broad range of employment-based and family-based immigration matters.
• Preparing and filing nonimmigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, H-2B, L-1A, L-1B, J-1, J-1 Waiver, O-1, P-1, and P-3 visas, and other business immigration matters.
• Assisting with applications for extensions, changes of status, and dependent family member filings, including Form I-539 matters.
• Assisting with employment-based permanent residence matters, including PERM labor certifications and EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, and EB-5 immigrant petitions and applications.
• Supporting clients in citizenship and naturalization matters, including the preparation and filing of N-400 applications and related documentation.
• Gathering, reviewing, and organizing supporting documentation; drafting forms, correspondence, and government filings.
• Preparing first drafts of attorney support letters, petition letters, employer letters, and other substantive immigration-related correspondence for attorney review.
• Managing case files and immigration databases, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with all filing requirements.
• Communicating regularly with corporate clients, foreign national employees, family members, government agencies, and internal stakeholders regarding case status and required documentation.
• Supporting clients and their families throughout various stages of the U.S. immigration process while delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of immigration paralegal experience, with substantial exposure to employment-based immigration matters; 10+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, J-1 Waiver, P-1, P-3, and other employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions.
• Experience with employment-based permanent residence matters, including PERM labor certifications, EB-1 through EB-5 immigrant petitions, and family-based immigration applications strongly preferred.
• Experience with citizenship and naturalization matters, including N-400 applications and related filings.
• Proven ability to independently prepare first drafts of attorney support letters, petition letters, employer support letters, and responses to requests for evidence (RFEs).
• Thorough knowledge of USCIS filing requirements, immigration forms, and case management processes.
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product while managing multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and government agencies.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

Akerman offers a collaborative and collegial work environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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