Immigration Paralegal

Morgan Lewis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support the Immigration practice group in employment based petitions and applications. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support and offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote arrangement in Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of business immigration experience, with outstanding communication and organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications (I-140, H-1B, L-1, etc.).
• Interface with clients to gather required information and documents.
• Keep clients informed of case progress and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Enter and update data in the immigration case management system.
• Manage caseload and track deadlines; run NIV expiration reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal that would report to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support. This position will provide legal support to the Immigration practice group in the preparation and filing of employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications. Our internationally-recognized immigration practice is dynamic and collegial, with excellent opportunities for professional growth, and the tools and support of one of the world’s largest full-service law firms.

Based in either our Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami office, this position offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under close supervision and guidance of immigration legal staff and attorneys, prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications such as I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, O-1, EAD, AP, J-1, PERM etc.
• Interface with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications.
• Ensure that clients are kept apprised of the progress of their cases.
• Respond to immigration inquiries in a timely manner.
• Enter, update, and maintain data in immigration case management system.
• Manage caseload and timely completion of work.
• Track and manage critical deadlines.
• Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in immigration case management system.
• Attend team meetings and continue educational programs/seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university.
• Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skill.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to details.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed.

BENEFITS / WHY JOIN US

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• Parental leave
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.
• 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Dependent on the position offered.

For positions in Washington DC., the salary range for this job posting is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.00. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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