Paralegal

Partners Legal Search; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Professional Growth & Development

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Parking or public transportation Allow

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Partners Legal Search seeks a detail-oriented Business Immigration Paralegal to join its Atlanta immigration practice in Georgia. The role focuses on employment-based filings, PERM labor certifications, and H-1B petitions, coordinating consular processing and supporting attorneys with corporate clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with immigration attorneys in a sophisticated, collaborative environment, handling government filings, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• 1+ years of business immigration paralegal experience.
• Hands-on experience with PERM, H-1B, and consular processing.
• Familiarity with USCIS procedures and employment-based immigration filings.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; INSZoom experience preferred.
• Paralegal certification or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with PERM labor certification applications and related recruitment documentation.
• Prepare H-1B petitions and supporting materials.
• Coordinate consular processing matters and related immigration documentation.
• Assist with filings before USCIS and other government agencies.
• Review immigration forms and supporting materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate directly with attorneys, corporate clients, and foreign national employees.
• Gather documentation and relevant information required for immigration applications.
• Track case progress, filing deadlines, and government processing requirements.
• Maintain organized client files and immigration records.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure timely preparation and submission of applications.
• Maintain accurate immigration case information and documentation.
• Assist with monitoring immigration deadlines and case status updates.
• Prepare correspondence and organize supporting evidence.
• Utilize immigration case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support attorneys with multiple ongoing immigration matters in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Education

Paralegal certification or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Office

INSZoom

Job description

Our client, an established international law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Business Immigration Paralegal to join its immigration practice in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with experience in PERM labor certifications, H-1B petitions, and consular processing who is looking to develop their career within a sophisticated, collaborative legal environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with immigration attorneys and corporate clients, assisting with employment-based immigration matters, preparing government filings, and coordinating documentation throughout the immigration process.

The position offers exposure to a broad range of business immigration matters, opportunities for professional development, and the resources of a nationally recognized law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Employment-Based Immigration Filings

• Prepare and organize immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with PERM labor certification applications and related recruitment documentation.
• Prepare H-1B petitions and supporting materials.
• Coordinate consular processing matters and related immigration documentation.
• Assist with filings before USCIS and other government agencies.
• Review immigration forms and supporting materials for accuracy and completeness.

Client Communication & Case Coordination

• Communicate directly with attorneys, corporate clients, and foreign national employees.
• Gather documentation and relevant information required for immigration applications.
• Track case progress, filing deadlines, and government processing requirements.
• Maintain organized client files and immigration records.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure timely preparation and submission of applications.

Administrative & Case Management Support

• Maintain accurate immigration case information and documentation.
• Assist with monitoring immigration deadlines and case status updates.
• Prepare correspondence and organize supporting evidence.
• Utilize immigration case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support attorneys with multiple ongoing immigration matters in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate Qualifications

• 1+ years of business immigration paralegal experience.
• Hands-on experience with PERM, H-1B, and consular processing is required.
• Familiarity with USCIS procedures and employment-based immigration filings.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with INSZoom preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service-oriented approach.
• Paralegal certification or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sophisticated Business Immigration Practice
• Work on employment-based immigration matters involving corporate clients, including PERM, H-1B, and consular processing.
• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Professional Growth & Development
• Gain valuable experience working alongside immigration attorneys in a collaborative legal environment while continuing to strengthen your business immigration expertise.
• Collaborative Work Environment

Hourly Compensation: Up to $39.23

Estimated Annual Base Salary: Up to $81,598

Annual estimates assume a 40-hour workweek and 52 paid weeks. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications and experience.

Additional benefits include:

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical insurance
• Optional HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Parking or public transportation allowance
• Employee assistance program