Senior Immigration Paralegal: Case Leadership & Visas

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a senior Immigration Paralegal to manage complex business immigration matters, including nonimmigrant petitions, PERM, I-140/EB-1, RFEs, and work visa coordination. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of business immigration experience, a BA/BS, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with LawLogix is preferred.

The role includes mentoring junior staff and requires overtime with a salary range of $108,000–$130,000 in Illinois, plus bonus

Qualifications

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with LawLogix or other immigration-focused applications
• Minimum of 10+ years of Business Immigration experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, employees and families to provide immigration services through the application process
• Prepare and monitor nonimmigrant petitions including H-1B, H-3, TN, E, J-1, L-1 and O-1
• Oversee business immigration matters from initiation to approval (PERM, I-140, EB-1)
• Respond to RFEs
• Assist with work visa applications with U.S. consular offices abroad
• Maintain records of immigration forms and activity for corporate clients
• Manage case load using online case management system and generate reports
• Serve as primary contact with clients and foreign nationals, coordinate communications
• Research using government and immigration tools
• Mentor and delegate work to junior staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by Attorney or Paralegal Manager

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Work under pressure

Manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

LawLogix

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a senior Immigration Paralegal to manage complex business immigration matters, including nonimmigrant petitions, PERM, I-140/EB-1, RFEs, and work visa coordination. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of business immigration experience, a BA/BS, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with LawLogix is preferred.

The role includes mentoring junior staff and requires overtime with a salary range of $108,000–$130,000 in Illinois, plus bonus