Pittsburgh-based Immigration Paralegal – Business

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC in Pittsburgh is seeking a team-oriented professional with a strong interest in business immigration law. Candidates must have a Pittsburgh connection and be willing to undergo psychometric testing; this is not a remote WFH position.

You will draft and assemble visa, permanent residence, and labor certification filings, communicate with clients and colleagues, and coordinate with USCIS, DOS, CBP, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents for visa applications, petitions, applications for permanent residence, labor certification applications and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings
• Communicate verbally and in writing with business and individual clients and coworkers
• Analyze and review case details to determine future actions
• Assist with online application processes, including in PERM, FLAG and CEAC databases and consular processing of immigrant petitions through NVC
• Liaise with government agencies including USCIS, CBP, DOS and DOL
• Gather and analyze evidence, review and organize information and files and conduct quality assurance review of filings
• Revise job descriptions, client advisories related to developments in the field and other written communication pieces
• Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS and other agencies
• Coordinate translation of various documents across a wide range of languages
• Perform administrative duties related to new client intake
• Maintain calendar of filing deadlines, processing times, etc. and manage caseload
• Focus on professional development and stay informed on immigration law trends and news, sharing information with others
• Work as part of a team and assist coworkers, as needed

Job description

Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC in Pittsburgh is seeking a team-oriented professional with a strong interest in business immigration law. Candidates must have a Pittsburgh connection and be willing to undergo psychometric testing; this is not a remote WFH position.

You will draft and assemble visa, permanent residence, and labor certification filings, communicate with clients and colleagues, and coordinate with USCIS, DOS, CBP, and other agencies.