Immigration Paralegal

Samper Law; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Performance-based incentive structure

Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Samper Law in Massachusetts is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join our team. This role supports complex employment-based and family-based matters, with a focus on precision, efficiency, and collaboration with HR and clients.

The candidate will draft petitions, manage PERM processes, handle USCIS forms, and perform detailed legal research. A Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate and at least 2 years of immigration experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience: minimum 2 years substantive experience as a Paralegal in Immigration Law.
• Education: Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Languages: English required; additional languages highly preferred.
• Attributes: extremely professional, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
• Compensation: starting salary $62,000 plus incentives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and manage complex employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions (including H-1B, L-1A/B, TN, O-1, E-2, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and I-140s).
• Manage LCAs, PWRs, and all phases of the PERM Labor Certification process.
• Draft USCIS forms for family-based and humanitarian matters including Adjustment of Status, U-Visas, VAWA, and Naturalization.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR representatives, corporate stakeholders, and foreign national employees.
• Conduct thorough research on country conditions, statutes, and case law; draft support letters, declarations, affidavits, and RFE responses.
• Manage deadlines, expiration dates, calendars, and docketing with absolute accuracy.
• Assist in Family, Criminal, and Civil Litigation matters as needed.

Skills

Immigration Law

Docketing

Legal Research

Client Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Join Our Team at Samper Law

We are seeking a high-caliber Immigration Paralegal to join our team. This is a vital position within our established corporate structure, designed for a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-standards environment.

We are seeking a proactive self-starter who will seamlessly integrate into our firm, strictly adhering to our structure of operational excellence. This is a role for a professional ready to perform from Day 1. You must possess the ability to deliver exceptional work product while identifying opportunities to improve case efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Business & Employment-Based Immigration
  • Draft, prepare, and manage complex employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions (including H-1B, L-1A/B, TN, O-1, E-2, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and I-140s).
• Department of Labor (DOL) Compliance
  • Manage strict DOL processes, including LCAs, PWRs, and all phases of the PERM Labor Certification process.
• Family & Humanitarian Case Management
  • Draft and prepare complex USCIS forms for family-based and humanitarian matters including Adjustment of Status, U-Visas, VAWA, and Naturalization.
• Corporate & Individual Client Liaison
  • Serve as a point of contact for HR representatives, corporate stakeholders, and foreign national employees, providing clear, empathetic, and professional updates.
• Legal Research & Writing
  • Conduct thorough research on country conditions, corporate structures, statutes, and case law. Draft support letters, declarations, affidavits, and RFE responses.
• Operational Efficiency
  • Manage deadlines, expiration dates, calendars, and docketing with absolute accuracy.
• Cross-Practice Support
  • While the focus is Immigration, candidates with capacity to assist in Family, Criminal, and Civil Litigation matters are regarded as strategic assets.

Professional Standards & Expectations

Samper Law maintains a culture of elite professionalism. We are looking for a candidate who aligns with our operational values:

• Mission-Focused Dedication
  • We value results, thoroughness, and dedication over mere attendance.
• Operational Discipline
  • Deep respect for hierarchy and strict adherence to operational protocols.
• Operational Agility
  • Excel under pressure with superior time management skills.
• Professional Focus
  • Unwavering professional demeanor that prioritizes productivity.

Candidate Profile

ExperienceMinimum 2 years substantive experience as a Paralegal in Immigration Law

EducationBachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

LanguagesEnglish required; additional languages highly preferred

AttributesExtremely professional, disciplined, and detail-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Samper Law offers a compensation structure designed to reward high performers.
• Competitive starting salary of $62,000
• Performance-based incentive structure
• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities