Immigration Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dependent care accounts

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Salary protection

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Washington, DC seeks an Immigration Paralegal to support U.S. consular processing, DS-160 and DS-260 filings, and visa scheduling.

The role reports to Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support and offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote schedule with opportunities for growth. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in business immigration, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Focus on U.S. consular processing matters and prepare DS-160/DS-260 and schedule visa interviews
• Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions such as I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, etc.
• Interface with clients to gather information and documents
• Keep clients apprised of case progress
• Enter and maintain data in the immigration case management system
• Manage caseload and track deadlines
• Attend team meetings and participate in educational programs

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Strategic thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 focus on U.S. consular processing matters, with primary responsibility for preparing DS-160, DS-260 applications and assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts.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

• This position will focus on U.S. consular processing matters, with primary responsibility for preparing DS-160, DS-260 applications and assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts
• 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, 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
• Enter and close time entries in the Firm's time recording system
• 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 including experience with U.S. consular processing, preparation of DS-160 and DS-260 applications, and assisting clients in scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• 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.

California Applicants

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or [e-mail]

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

For positions in Washington DC., the salary range for this job posting is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.00

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.