Immigration Paralegal — Filing & Client Strategy Support

Baker Donelson; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Donelson is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys in preparation and filing for employment-based immigration matters. The role involves drafting, research, and coordinating with clients across multiple cases, while maintaining confidentiality and organized case files.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage high volumes of work, and willingness to work with foreign nationals to gather documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Substantial writing and research for employment-based filings (O-1, L-1, EB-1, H-1B).
• Drafting waiver applications and RFEs for attorney review.
• Assisting attorneys with determining case strategy.
• Managing a large volume of clients and tracking filing status and required documents.
• Gathering relevant documentation from clients.
• Reviewing extensive case documentation.
• Assisting attorneys with legal research.
• Assembling and organizing filings with government agencies.
• Drafting legal correspondence to government agencies and clients for attorney review.
• Preparing forms for government agencies and maintaining fully paperless file copies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Work with foreign nationals

Travel readiness

Education

Paralegal training or equivalent

Job description

Baker Donelson is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to support attorneys in preparation and filing for employment-based immigration matters. The role involves drafting, research, and coordinating with clients across multiple cases, while maintaining confidentiality and organized case files.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage high volumes of work, and willingness to work with foreign nationals to gather documentation.