Immigration Paralegal

Stelmakh and Associates Business Immigration Law Firm; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stelmakh & Associates LLC in Seattle, WA seeks an Immigration Paralegal to support foreign nationals seeking O-1A, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW petitions. You will draft petitions, gather documentation, and liaise with clients, attorneys, and USCIS.

The role requires at least 2 years in business immigration law, strong research and writing skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business immigration law, with at least one year of preparing O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW visas.
• Strong understanding of USCIS regulations and procedures related to O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 (National Interest Waiver) visa categories.
• Excellent research, writing, oral, and analytical skills with clear and concise legal communication.
• Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft compelling petitions and gather supporting documentation for O-1A, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW.
• Stay abreast of immigration laws and regulations to develop winning strategies for each case.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, attorneys, USCIS, and other stakeholders throughout the process.
• Manage case workflow efficiently, meeting deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Job description

Stelmakh & Associates LLC is a well-established business immigration law firm based in Seattle, WA. We are one of the fastest-growing immigration practices nationally. We've doubled our size and revenue every year in 2023 - 2025, and we're on an exhilarating trajectory to sustain this remarkable growth!

Our mission? To open America's doors to 15,000 extraordinary individuals who will bring innovations and shape the American economy. We firmly believe that ambition knows no boundaries and talent transcends borders.

Role Summary - Immigration Paralegal (O-1A, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW)

We areseeking a talented and ambitious immigration paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role supporting foreign nationals of extraordinary ability seeking O-1A, EB-1, and EB2-NIW petitions.

Responsibilities:

• Draft compelling petitions and meticulously gather supporting documentation, including recommendation letters, evidence of achievement, expert opinions, and national interest justifications for O1A, EB1a, and EB-2 NIW.
• Stay abreast of intricate immigration laws and regulations to develop winning legal strategies for each case.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, attorneys, USCIS, and other stakeholders throughout the application process.
• Manage case workflow efficiently, meeting deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case arguments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business immigration law, with at least one year of preparing O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW visas.
• Strong understanding of USCIS regulations and procedures related to O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 (National Interest Waiver) visa categories.
• Excellent research, writing, oral, and analytical skills with a knack for clear and concise legal communication and attention for detail.
• Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently while collaborating with the team.
• Fluency in English; professional profficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian language a plus.
• Genuine interest in immigration law and empowering immigrants

Stelmakh & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.