Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal to support our Immigration and Global Mobility Services practice, with a focus on serving Japanese-speaking clients.

You will handle business immigration matters, prepare petitions, communicate with clients and attorneys in Japanese and English, and manage your case docket to ensure timely updates and accurate filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
• Fluency in Japanese and English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with business immigration applications (USCIS, consular processing) including E1/E2, L1A/L1B, L Blanket, H, TN, PERM, I-140, AOS.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; strong multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business immigration applications for attorney review and filing.
• Communicate with clients and team in Japanese and English.
• Manage case docket and ensure timely client updates.
• Stay current on immigration developments and share updates with the team.
• Review Japanese-language documents as needed.
• Support various visa petitions and processing steps.

Skills

Japanese & English fluency

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Atlanta office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal to support our growing Immigration and Global Mobility Services practice. This role is ideal for a paralegal interested in handling business immigration matters and providing day-to-day case support, with a particular focus on serving Japanese-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in procedural and processing requirements for various business non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCSI and consular applications (DS160), including but not limited to E1/E2, L1A/L1B and L Blanket, H, L, TN, O,P , PERM, I-140, AOS, etc.
• Communicate effectively in Japanese and English with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding case documents, case status, and procedural requirements
• Independently analyze case documents and prepare business immigration applications for attorney review and submission
• Take ownership of your case docket, ensuring timely communication with clients and attorneys
• Assist with review of Japanese-language documents and communications, as needed
• Stay up to date with immigration developments and share information with the team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training, education, and experience
• Fluency in Japanese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Previous experience in preparing business immigration applications with USCSI and Consular processing, including demonstrated understanding of visa petitions such as E1/E2, L1A/L1B, L Blanket, H, L, TN, OP, PERM, I-140, AOS, etc.
• Experience with other types of immigration matters is a plus
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling a high volume of cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse professionals

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

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