Immigration Paralegal — Corporate & Family Casework

Whitman Advisory Job Community; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Advisory, on behalf of our client, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in a busy immigration practice in Richmond, Virginia.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high-volume caseload with deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and client-focused service are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or related training preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or immigration matters preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with corporate immigration matters.
• Prepare and coordinate a variety of immigration petitions and applications (H-1B, E-2, L-1, PERM, I-140, I-485, family-based petitions, naturalization).
• Assist with responses to Requests for Evidence and government correspondence.
• Gather, organize, and review information and supporting documentation from clients.
• Prepare immigration forms, petitions, applications, letters, and supporting documentation for attorney review.
• Finalize and coordinate submission of filings following attorney review.
• Monitor case status, deadlines, and government processing updates.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and track a high volume of matters.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, required documentation, and next steps; conduct basic legal research.
• Assist attorneys with identifying issues and developing solutions for individual cases.
• Stay current on changes to immigration regulations and filing procedures.
• Assist with billing-related processes and generate reports.
• Provide guidance to clients and internal contacts regarding immigration procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Case management software

Job description

Whitman Advisory, on behalf of our client, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support multiple attorneys in a busy immigration practice in Richmond, Virginia.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high-volume caseload with deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and client-focused service are essential in this on-site role.