Immigration Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Eligible for annual bonuses

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an Immigration Paralegal in Washington, D.C. to assist in preparing and filing USCIS forms and supporting legal letters for various visa applications. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and expertise in business immigration law.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, proficiency with case-management systems, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. Competitive benefits are provided, including healthcare, retirement plans, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients.
• Proficiency with billing and case-management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparation and filing of non-immigrant petitions.
• Maintain communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of each case.
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data.

Skills

Business immigration law experience

Client relationship management

Billing and case-management systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Intapp

Tracker

Job description

Immigration Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to prepare and file all USCIS forms and draft supporting legal letters for a variety of visa applications and petitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support attorneys in the preparation and filing of non‑immigrant petitions such as H‑1B, L‑1A/L‑1B, E‑3, E‑2, TN, O‑1, and P visas.
• Assist and support attorneys in the preparation of immigrant matters including PERMs, EB‑1/2/3 I‑140s, I‑485s, and naturalization applications.
• Maintain communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of each case and respond to client status inquiries.
• Liaise with government agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Labor) as required.
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data; coordinate document production and responses to requests for evidence.
• Prepare job descriptions, gather evidence, prepare declarations, and assemble exhibits for court filings.
• Assist in obtaining civil and criminal court records for immigration matters and prepare responses to audit requests.
• Track and manage cases, including filing remaining steps, processing times, consular appointment issues, and ongoing case status updates.
• Enter billable and non‑billable time into Intapp and maintain accurate client matter reports.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, initiative, and the ability to identify and resolve procedural delays.
• Adhere to office and firm protocols, including punctuality, time management, and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years of business immigration law experience.
• Ability to manage client relationships for high‑volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines.
• Proficiency with billing and case‑management systems (Intapp, Tracker).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and project‑management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team orientation, professionalism, and initiative.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or relevant work experience; paralegal certificate (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account.
• Firm‑paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program and other firm benefits.
• Eligible for annual bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.