On-Site Paralegal: Immigration Petitions & Deadlines

Maimone Legal; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick days

Job summary

Maimone Legal is seeking an in-office Paralegal to support our immigration team in Fort Lauderdale. You will work closely with attorneys on investor visas (E-2 and EB-5), family-based petitions, and nonimmigrant visa applications.

The role emphasizes taking ownership of files, deadlines, and precise filing. While immigration experience helps, we value a strong paralegal background in litigation, family law, or corporate practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a paralegal at a law firm, handling your own files from start to finish.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• A sharp eye for detail; immigration filings require accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Build immigration petitions and supporting evidence packages for attorney review.
• Prepare, check, and mail paper petitions ensuring forms, signatures, and exhibits are in place.
• Request and review documents from clients and follow up until the file is complete.
• Draft cover letters, client correspondence, affidavits, and government forms.
• Track deadlines, notices, and case status in the case management system.
• Provide clients with clear, plain-language updates on case status.
• Manage your own caseload from document collection through filing.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Detail-oriented

Professional writing

Phone manner

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Maimone Legal is seeking an in-office Paralegal to support our immigration team in Fort Lauderdale. You will work closely with attorneys on investor visas (E-2 and EB-5), family-based petitions, and nonimmigrant visa applications.

The role emphasizes taking ownership of files, deadlines, and precise filing. While immigration experience helps, we value a strong paralegal background in litigation, family law, or corporate practice.