Immigration Paralegal Assistant

Fisher Phillips; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Atlanta is seeking a capable legal support professional to assist attorneys and paralegals with research, USCIS requests, FOIA responses, and audit preparations. The role emphasizes accuracy in file organization, document printing, and portal management, including INSZoom submissions.

Office-based, full-time position requiring proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, along with solid clerical skills such as data entry and document management. Relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a paralegal or legal-support role.
• Proficient with basic PC tasks and common office technology (phone systems, copier, scanner, fax, printer).
• Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat; strong typing, word processing, mail/contact management, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with research projects and USCIS Requests for Evidence responses.
• Assist in submitting Service Requests to USCIS for petitions outside normal processing times.
• Assist in I-9 audits by printing I-9s and supporting documents, maintaining spreadsheets.
• Assist in USDOJ audits by printing and organizing documents.
• Send questionnaires and notices to clients via the INSZoom immigration portal.
• Print and compile completed questionnaires and documents for attorney review.
• Organize files for paralegals.
• Print/compile petitions for attorney review and filing fee checks.

Skills

PC skills

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Data entry

Time entry systems

Tools

INSZoom

Office equipment

Job description

(Atlanta, Full-time, On-Site)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with research projects, responses to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(“USCIS”) Requests for Evidence, FOIA requests, and reports.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with submitting Service Requests to USCIS for petitions that are outside normal processing times.
• Assists in I-9 audits by printing I-9s, supporting documents, and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Assists in USDOJ audits by printing and organizing documents.
• Sends questionnaires, and receipt, biometric, interview and approval notices to clients through INSZoom immigration portal.
• Prints completed questionnaires and documents from INSZoom immigration portal.
• Organizes files for paralegals.
• Prints, compiles, proof reads work visa and permanent residence petitions completed by paralegals for attorney review.
• Prepares Congressional inquiries.
• Prepares and prints filing fee checks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 Years of Experience
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use: phone system including voicemail and conference calling; copier; scanner; fax; and printer; and a working knowledge of time entry systems.
• Possesses good clerical skills including typing, word processing, mail and contact management, spreadsheets, and presentations. Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary.

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.
• We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle.

Your well-being is our priority. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.