Immigration Paralegal I

Goel & Anderson; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Paralegal to assist Attorneys and Senior Paralegals with managing corporate immigration cases and client interactions in Reston, VA.

Key duties include preparing cases, filing with government agencies, gathering client information, drafting forms and letters, monitoring case status, and maintaining strict confidentiality in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of business immigration experience.
• Ability to excel in a high-volume environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare immigration cases for submission to government agencies; master case types from simple to complex.
• Work with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of immigration cases.
• Gather necessary information and documentation from clients in a timely manner.
• Prepare forms according to client information; draft letters and other documents.
• Finalize documents after review by Sr. Paralegal and/or Attorney; monitor status of filed applications.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information; handle a high caseload and strict timelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Caseload management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Summary: Assist Attorneys and Senior Paralegals with management of corporate immigration cases and client interactions.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare immigration cases as assigned by manager for submission to the appropriate government agency; begin to achieve a mastery of case types from simple to complex filings within particular practice area(s).
• Responsible for working with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration cases.
• Understand the procedures and documentation required for cases to be filed successfully and following G&A’s service standards.
• Work with clients to gather the necessary information and documentation in a timely manner.
• Prepare forms according to information received from clients.
• Prepare letters and other documents on behalf of the employer/client.
• Finalize documents after review by Sr. Paralegal and/or Attorney
• Handle a high caseload and work within strict timelines.
• Monitor the status of all filed applications and petitions.
• Evaluate cases and assist in providing case strategies and/or solutions to issues.
• Keep abreast of current regulations and procedures relating to filing applications.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Make photocopies.
• Send faxes and scan documents.
• Run reports to assist in managing one’s own caseload.
• Retrieve and/or return files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 1-year business immigration experience required. Ability to excel within an extremely high-volume environment and make sound judgment calls. Ability to work well with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize cases, manage caseload and other tasks (i.e. projects, company management responsibilities, etc.). Ability to meet deadlines and goals. Demonstrated level of independence in handling cases. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties, the employee will constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer;
• The employee will occasionally need to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.;
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds;
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.