PERM Paralegal 2

Ogletree Deakins; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Affordable Health and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account / Flexible Spas

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join its Business Immigration practice, handling high‑volume PERM filings under attorney supervision. You will compile case facts, draft correspondence, maintain client files, and coordinate with several attorneys in a leading US immigration team.

The role emphasizes strong writing, detail orientation, and the ability to multitask in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ABA‑approved paralegal certificate.
• 2+ years of employment-based immigration paralegal experience, PERM experience preferred in a large firm.

Responsibilities

• Under attorney supervision, prepare and file high-volume PERM applications.
• Draft correspondence, organize client documentation, and communicate with multiple attorneys.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

INSZoom

Document management systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Immigration Paralegal role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group comprises experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Our Business Immigration practice group has several openings for experienced PERM Paralegals! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal prepares and files high-volume PERM applications. 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.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, specifically, complete-cycle PERM experience, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to 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

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $67,150 and $86,900. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $61,200 and $95,920. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $62,985 and $95,920. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $70,380 and $91,080. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $70,380 and $91,080. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $62,985 and $81,510.In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $70,380 and $91,080.In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $74,120 and $95,920.In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $62,985 and $81,510.In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $74,120 and $95,920.In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Ohio is $61,200 and $79,200 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff, including:Profit Sharing,Paid Holidays,Paid Time Off,Paid Sick Leave,Paid Parental Leave,Tuition Reimbursement,Dental & Vision coverage.,401(k) matching program,Employee Assistance Program,Affordable Health and Life Insurance,Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses.

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.