Immigration Paralegal

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.

We have an opening within Envoy's affiliated law firm, CIP, P.C. for a dedicated Paralegal (Business Immigration focus) to work on-site within our inviting Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio office. 

Reporting to a dedicated and personable Managing Attorney, as an Immigration Paralegal, you will be required to analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for Attorney review. You will also handle straightforward client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status.

This is a full time, permanent role, for someone who is suitably experienced, with a strong work ethic, and empathy. 

But first, let us tell you more about your key responsibilities, as our preferred candidate, you will be expected to: 

• Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during intake.
• Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, as per strict deadlines for a range of NIVs and PERM applications (end to end).
• Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney in a timely manner.
• Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
• Draft responses to requests for evidence.
• Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, as well as service requests.
• Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national.
• Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Flag any ideas for process improvements and modifications to appropriate attorney/team leader.
• Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required.
• Handle other relevant Paralegal duties, upon request. 

To APPLY for this role and be under consideration, you should ideally possess the following (please read carefully):

• A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
• Willingness to learn/be trained in all Business Immigration visa case types.
• Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
• Experience communicating directly with clients and colleagues in an in-office setting.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and Industry.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petition.
• Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
• Positive approach to ensuring strong team morale

CIP P.C. is a highly reputable Business Immigration law firm that focuses on offering its clients exceptional legal service and support, whilst ensuring a work-life balance for its employees. 

We look forward to receiving your application. Excellent employee benefits apply. 

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