Immigration Paralegal - Flexible Role with Growth & Impact

Vorys,-Sater,-Seymour-and-Pease-LLP; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits on day one

Flex work arrangement

Job summary

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced immigration paralegal for a full-time role. The position supports a busy business immigration practice handling nonimmigrant petitions and PERM applications, with opportunities to work on family-based matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of employment-based immigration experience, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with MS Office; Spanish or other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of employment-based immigration experience.
• Strong writing, research, and verbal skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of INSZoom or Docketwise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file petitions including H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, TN, J-1 and other nonimmigrant visa petitions; PERM applications; immigrant visa petitions; and adjustment of status.
• Gather facts and documentation in support of petitions.
• Review files for status and maintain/organize client matters and calendars.
• Draft correspondence regarding procedural matters, status updates, and letters in support of petitions.
• Interact with government agencies, including USCIS.
• Perform legal research and analysis.

Skills

Immigration procedures

MS Office

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

INSZoom

Docketwise

Job description

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced immigration paralegal for a full-time role. The position supports a busy business immigration practice handling nonimmigrant petitions and PERM applications, with opportunities to work on family-based matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of employment-based immigration experience, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with MS Office; Spanish or other languages are a plus.