Immigration Paralegal – NIV Specialist (Remote PT)

WR Immigration; Santa Monica (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401k & Roth 401k

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WR Immigration in Santa Monica seeks a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support the NIV team, including visa filings and client communications. Remote candidates are welcome, with preference for those able to work Pacific Time hours.

The role involves expanding understanding of US immigration law, drafting forms, coordinating with attorneys, managing documents, data entry, and supporting multiple visa types such as H-1B, TN, B, and L.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• 3-5 years of business immigration law experience required.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, critical and quantitative thinking skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize office software accurately and efficiently.
• Willingness to adapt to and embrace updates in office technology.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Expanding on previous understanding of US Immigration Law using resources and training provided by the firm.
• Establishing a deeper understanding of the requirements and general case processing for a variety of non-immigrant visa types, including H-1B, TN, B, and L visas.
• Drafting and organizing forms and documents as directed by the Team Manager.
• Communicating with clients regarding visa instructions, approval notices, and welcome packages, alongside attorneys and more senior team members.
• Assisting legal and administrative teams in requesting and organizing documents for new processes.
• Processing and organizing government correspondence, including receipt notices, approval notices, and requests for evidence.
• Entering data accurately and consistently into internal data management platforms.
• Working on other projects as directed by the Team Manager or attorney.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WR Immigration in Santa Monica seeks a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support the NIV team, including visa filings and client communications. Remote candidates are welcome, with preference for those able to work Pacific Time hours.

The role involves expanding understanding of US immigration law, drafting forms, coordinating with attorneys, managing documents, data entry, and supporting multiple visa types such as H-1B, TN, B, and L.