EB-5 Immigration Paralegal

GT Restructuring; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 53,740 - 64,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Discretionary bonus

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

GT Restructuring in Florham Park, New Jersey, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join our dedicated Immigration Team. This hybrid position involves preparing immigration petitions and providing organizational support to attorneys, ensuring timely completion of various immigration-related tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification, along with 3-5 years of experience in business immigration within a law firm. Competitive compensation and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal certification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in business immigration within a law firm.
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various immigration-related petitions and applications.
• Maintains oversight of individual caseload for timely completion.
• Researches immigration law and procedures.
• Manages administrative duties including client contact.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification

3-5 years 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.

Overview

Join our Immigration Team as an Immigration Paralegal located in our Florham Park, New Jersey office. This role will be based in Florham Park on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. The position reports to the Office Administrator.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares 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)
• Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
• Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
• Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
• Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact—phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
• Creates and maintains reports as needed
• Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulates/embassies; schedules visa appointment interviews
• Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liais es with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs 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
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Education & 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

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, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

EEO Statement

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.