Immigration Paralegal: Complex Case Support & Research

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance with an optional HSA

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join the Florham Park, New Jersey office on a hybrid basis. The role supports attorneys in the Immigration Department, handling petitions, applications, and client communications with accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of business immigration experience, strong writing and multitasking skills, and attention to detail. Proficiency with INSZoom and MS Office is preferred, with ability to manage deadlines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area.
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)
• Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
• Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
• Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
• Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact - phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
• Creates and maintains reports as needed
• Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews
• Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent writing

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Meeting deadlines under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal certification

Tools

INSZoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join the Florham Park, New Jersey office on a hybrid basis. The role supports attorneys in the Immigration Department, handling petitions, applications, and client communications with accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of business immigration experience, strong writing and multitasking skills, and attention to detail. Proficiency with INSZoom and MS Office is preferred, with ability to manage deadlines and