Senior Immigration Paralegal — Hybrid, High-Volume

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search in Miami, FL seeks an Immigration Paralegal to support corporate immigration matters in a high-volume practice. The hybrid schedule requires independent work and strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of immigration paralegal experience (10 years preferred) and experience with employment-based petitions such as H-1B, L-1, and PERM. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of immigration paralegal experience required; 10 years preferred.
• Substantial experience with employment-based immigration matters.
• Experience preparing H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1 petitions and related filings.
• Knowledge of USCIS forms, filings, and case management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with preparation, filing, and management of immigration matters.
• Prepare and file nonimmigrant visa petitions (H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1, O-1, P-1, etc.).
• Assist with extensions, status changes, and dependent filings (I-539).
• Assist with permanent residence matters (PERM, EB-1 to EB-5).
• Gather and organize documentation, draft letters, and track deadlines.
• Communicate status with clients, foreign national employees, and government agencies.

Skills

Immigration paralegal experience

Employment-based immigration

H-1B, H-2B, L-1A/L-1B, J-1 petitions

Case management

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search in Miami, FL seeks an Immigration Paralegal to support corporate immigration matters in a high-volume practice. The hybrid schedule requires independent work and strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of immigration paralegal experience (10 years preferred) and experience with employment-based petitions such as H-1B, L-1, and PERM. Bilingual skills are a plus.