Business Immigration Paralegal (Employment-Based, 1–5 YOE)

Fok Immigration Law; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation accrual/year

5 days paid sick leave

Job summary

A boutique immigration law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their employment-based team in San Jose, CA. The role involves preparing and filing various immigration matters, drafting documents, and maintaining organized files. Candidates should have 1–5 years of experience in immigration and strong legal writing skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $35 to $50 an hour and benefits including vacation and sick leave.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of hands-on experience in employment-based immigration.
• Experience with: L-1, Blanket L-1’s, H-1B, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485.
• Comfort with case-management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, QC, and file employment-based matters.
• Draft support letters, exhibit lists, and client checklists.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready e-files.

Skills

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Client-first mindset

Organization

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant JD coursework

Tools

Tracker

Excel

PDFs

Sheets

Job description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Employment-Based Immigration, 1–5 yrs)

About the role

We’re a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration. As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal on our employment-based team, you’ll help clients secure roles in the U.S. and reunite families—while learning fast and growing your impact.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, QC, and file employment-based matters: H-1B, L-1A/L-1B (incl. blanket), TN, O-1, PERM, I-140, I-485
• Draft support letters, exhibit lists, client checklists, and RFE responses
• Collect and review evidence; maintain organized, audit‑ready e‑files
• Own deadlines: track milestones and keep cases moving with zero‑defect submissions
• Communicate clearly with clients, HR, and beneficiaries; reduce stress with proactive updates
• Manage intake and matter statuses
• Assist attorneys on strategy, case prep, and final assembly for USCIS submissions

What you bring (must-haves)

• 1–5 years of hands‑on experience in employment‑based immigration
• Recent experience with: L-1 and Blanket L-1’s, H-1B, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485
• Strong legal writing, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfort with case‑management tools (Tracker preferred), PDFs, and Excel/Sheets
• Client‑first mindset and reliable follow‑through

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate or relevant JD coursework (preferred, not required)
• Any foreign language skills
• A positive, solutions‑oriented attitude (a sense of humor helps!)

Work setting

Primarily in‑office with the option to work from home 1 day/week.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary $35 to $50 an hour based on experience
• 15 days vacation accrual/year, 5 days paid sick leave

Why us

We’re a tight‑knit, diverse team that collaborates selflessly and treats every role as a true partner. You’ll get real responsibility, mentorship, and room to grow in a supportive, collegial environment.

How to apply (LinkedIn Easy Apply)

Please include a separate cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit at our firm.

Learn more

Website: www.jfoklaw.com (see our Google and Yelp reviews)

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.