Immigration Paralegal

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking an Immigration Paralegal with five (5) years of experience employment based business immigration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with, prepare and file employment-based applications (H, L, E, O, P, TN, EB-1s, NIWs, and EB-2 + EB-3 PERM labor certifications, etc.
• under attorney supervision;
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of complex cases such as O-1 and EB-1 petitions, motions to reconsider;
• Assist with Audits of client documents including I-9, H-2B, LCA and PERM files;
• Research and assist with the preparation of Responses to Requests for Evidence, Responses to Intent to Deny Notices, etc.;
• Participate in case strategy meetings, client development activities, town hall meetings and seminars provided to clients;
• Data Entry, including detailed tracking into case management system and deadline monitoring;
• Perform intake of cases once assigned;
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications and Develop knowledge of Firm and client processes;
• Experience with any of the following a plus : Js and J-1 waivers, Schedule A, student issues, visitor visa issues, naturalization, family immigration.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients / contacts.
• Demonstrated excellent facility using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), database and presentation software.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Five or more years of professional work experience in business immigration (law firm, preferred).
• Ability to work well with clients and experts required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Experience with LawLogix and / or INSZoom a plus.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines .
• Achieve high level of productivity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work : Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time.

Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional duties.

Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will.

Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability