Immigration Paralegal: Filing & Case Strategy

Baker Donelson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson Immigration Practice Group in Houston seeks an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys on employment-based filings (O-1, L-1, EB-1, H-1B) and related documentation. You will organize case files, draft filings, manage client communications, and assist with legal research while maintaining client confidentiality and professional standards in a fast-paced, paperless environment.

This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Formal paralegal training or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Substantial writing and research for employment-based filings (O-1, L-1, EB-1, H-1B).
• Draft waiver applications and responses to RFEs for attorney review.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy.
• Manage a large volume of clients and track filings.
• Gather documentation from clients.
• Review extensive case documentation.
• Assist attorneys with legal research.
• Assemble filings with government agencies.
• Draft professional correspondence and prepare government forms.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Drafting

Document organization

Communication

Education

Paralegal training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Donelson Immigration Practice Group in Houston seeks an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys on employment-based filings (O-1, L-1, EB-1, H-1B) and related documentation. You will organize case files, draft filings, manage client communications, and assist with legal research while maintaining client confidentiality and professional standards in a fast-paced, paperless environment.

This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.