NIV Paralegal 3

Ogletree Deakins; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance including a6

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins' Columbus, OH office is seeking an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join its fast-paced practice. Under attorney supervision, you will prepare and file NIV and IV petitions, compile case facts, draft correspondence, and communicate with multiple attorneys.

We offer a collegial, collaborative and growth-focused environment with innovative technology, customized resources, ongoing skill-based training, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 5+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Knowledge of NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process, especially H-1B, L-1, and TN.
• Knowledge of IV processing, including I-140s and I-485s.
• Strong writing, detail-oriented, able to multitask and work independently toward team goals.
• Excellent organizational abilities and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file NIV and IV petitions under attorney supervision.
• Compile and analyze case facts, draft correspondence, and organize client documentation.
• Communicate directly with multiple attorneys.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

INSZoom

Document management systems

Job description

Position Summary

Our Columbus, OH office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of NIV and IV petitions. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 5+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process, specifically in H-1B, L-1, and TN.
• Knowledge of the IV (Immigrant Visa) processing, including I-140s and I-485s.
• Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multitask, and work independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills are required.
• Be able to multitask and work independently toward team goals.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• a 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• an Employee Assistance Program

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail [e-mail] with “NIV Paralegal 3 – Columbus" in the subject line.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal professionand all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.