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

Dependant care reimbursement

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection including sick leave

Job summary

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

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of business immigration experience, ideally in a law firm, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Immigration law experience

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA)

2-4 years immigration experience

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 provides 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

• 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.

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, and/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.

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.

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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.