Marina Sirras

Immigration Paralegal (Multiple Offices - Hybrid)

Our client, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Paralegal with 4+ years of corporate immigration experience. This position follows a hybrid work schedule working in-office 3 days per week and can be located in Miami, Atlanta or Washington, DC.

The estimated hourly salary range for this position is $33.65 to $53.84, contingent on relevant experience and education, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate cases based on instructions from attorney and/or client. Initial evaluation of new cases to determine eligibility of foreign national, any apparent status issues, and escalation of issues to attorneys as appropriate. Follow-up with client to obtain necessary information and documents to initiate case.
• Prepare immigration forms using appropriate database. Coordinate the appropriate immigration process, including obtaining necessary documents to support applications, which may include legal research. Coordinate with providers to obtain necessary translations of documents written in languages other than English or obtain evaluation of educational documents for U.S. equivalent. Prepare supporting documents to be filed with appropriate government agencies (DOL, Dept. of State, USCIS, etc.). Coordinate with providers to process visas as appropriate. In PERM applications, post ads, monitor run dates, document when ads are posted and removed. Send final documents for signature, prepare cover letters and file documents with appropriate agencies, with copies to foreign nationals and companies.
• Assist attorneys in preparing responses to requests for evidence or audits by government agencies. Write invitation letters (global) or support letters (inbound and global) for petitions as appropriate. Heavy clients contact via telephone and email, including handling routine client inquiries under the supervision of immigration attorneys. Recognize issues that need to be escalated to attorneys (knowledge to recognize issues and exercise judgment regarding escalation). Case management to see that cases proceed through the system and conform with estimated processing times of government agencies. Manage cases for 1) non-immigrant, 2) PERM labor certification, 3) immigrant petition, and 4) adjustment of status. Run reports to monitor case status and expirations and contact clients to initiate extensions where appropriate. Monitor global cases to renew permits, track expirations, or repatriate clients.
• Update foreign national immigration information in database (INS Zoom) (change of address, renewed visas, passports, etc.) File maintenance within Firm standard. Record tasks in INTAPP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have a minimum of 4+ years of corporate immigration experience.
• Must have experience maintaining an immigration database and using form preparation software such as Immigration INS Zoom, Tracker, LawLogix, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and adapt to change and to workload fluctuations in a fast-paced environment.
• Good research skills.
• Strong substantive understanding of legal requirements and supporting documentation for business immigration filings.
• Strong sense of accountability for responsiveness and professional work product.
• Ability to promote and support teamwork.

Education: A four-year college degree is preferred, with an advanced degree in a related field or a paralegal certificate is highly desirable.

Certification: Paralegal Certificate or higher.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.