Immigration Paralegal — Fast-Paced Houston Role

jw; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal in our Houston office. The role supports attorneys with the preparation, filing, and management of U.S. business and individual immigration matters.

This position requires knowledge of immigration processes, the ability to handle multiple case types, and frequent client and government agency interaction to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Paralegal certification required; substantial equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of U.S. business immigration experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Investor visa experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience preparing nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, applications, and supporting documentation for attorney review in a timely manner.
• Drafts support letters and assembles filing packages in accordance with applicable regulations and firm standards.
• Manages multiple immigration matters concurrently at various stages of preparation and adjudication.
• Reviews documents and information to assist attorneys with issue-spotting and case strategy development.
• Monitors filed and pending matters, escalating irregularities, delays, or risks as appropriate.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clients, attorneys, internal staff, and government agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Requests, organizes, and tracks client documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Provides status updates and responds to routine inquiries regarding immigration matters.
• Utilizes internal data management systems to maintain accurate, current case records.
• Generates reports for internal and client use as required.
• Ensures adherence to firm policies, immigration regulations, and confidentiality requirements.
• Assists with continuous process improvement related to case tracking and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, is seeking an Immigration Paralegal in our Houston office. The role supports attorneys with the preparation, filing, and management of U.S. business and individual immigration matters.

This position requires knowledge of immigration processes, the ability to handle multiple case types, and frequent client and government agency interaction to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.