Immigration Paralegal

Are you a highly skilled and passionate paralegal eager to elevate your career?

Do you want to perform meaningful work that makes a real difference in people's lives?

Are you looking to join a dynamic, dedicated team focused exclusively on assisting couples with navigating the US immigration process?

If so, you might be the exceptional paralegal we're seeking to join our rapidly growing immigration firm. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth will be encouraged.

Please note that 3+ years of family-based immigration paralegal experience is required for this position.

Our Firm

Immigration for Couples is focused exclusively on representing couples with their immigration journey to start the next chapter of their lives in the U.

S. To the best of our knowledge, our firm is the only firm in the country dedicated to this unique niche of immigration law.

The couples we serve are highly educated professionals who are located all over the U.S. and world. Many of our clients are doctors, engineers, CEOs, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and professors.

Our clients lead busy, demanding lives, and they trust us to help them successfully navigate the immigration labyrinth.

Immigration for Couples is a forward-looking, modern law firm. We had developed fully virtual capabilities to serve clients across the U.

S. and around the globe even BEFORE coronavirus hit! We believe in using technology to improve efficiency in providing legal services and improving the client experience.

We are a quickly growing law firm and have been listed on the Law Firm 500 list of fastest growing firms in America, and our nationally recognized attorneys have been published in the NY Times and appeared on Telemundo, ABC, and the CBS Evening News.

We have even advised the producers of 90 Day Fiancé.

The Position

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of family-based immigration paralegal experience working in a law firm.

They will have experience completing the necessary government forms, gathering and preparing relationship evidence, and putting together applications for submission to immigration.

A clear command of the English language in written and verbal form is required. An extremely high level of attention to detail, the ability to think strategically, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential to being successful in this position.

We are deeply committed to the profound impact our work has on the lives of our clients and the world at large. Alongside this dedication, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and nurturing work environment for our team members.

At the heart of our ethos lie our core values : Growth, Respect, Excellence, Empathy, Accountability, and Teamwork. These values serve as the guiding principles in all facets of our firm, shaping our culture into one that promotes growth, mutual respect, and shared success.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who not only possesses exceptional skills and experience but also embodies these values at their core.

Our firm culture is truly unique, and we are eager to welcome the right individual who will contribute to and thrive within our dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

• Work directly with immigration clients to complete their Petitions and / or Applications to
• USCIS, the Department of State, or National Visa Center.
• Regularly communicate with clients to help them gather necessary evidence and provide status updates on their cases.
• Meet with clients over Zoom to answer questions and provide guidance.
• Prepare clients for their immigration interviews.
• Manage and oversee individual caseload with strategic organization.
• Liaise with government agencies to resolve issues as needed.
• Prepare information to be given to local Congressional offices when a client’s immigration case is stalled in processing with USCIS or DOS.
• Draft waiver arguments and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Preparation of client immigration applications (including, but not limited to : I-129F, I-130, I-1485, I-765, I-864(A), I-751, I-90, I-129F, I-134, I-212, I-601, I-601A, I-129F, N-400, N-600(K), N-565, DS-260)
• Develop and document new systems and procedures to streamline processes for clients and the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Required : At least 3+ years of experience working in a law firm as a family-based immigration paralegal.
• Previous experience meeting daily minimum billable requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously in moving cases to their next milestone from start to finish.
• Excellent attention to detail and a desire to create and adhere to systems and procedures for efficient processing of cases.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Results-oriented personality who likes to get things done.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Self-motivated and possesses a genuine interest in seeking positive outcomes for all clients.

Salary & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation tailored to your experience, offering pay rates that exceed market standards. Upon completing your first 90 days with us, you'll gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (PTO), health savings accounts (HAS), health insurance, vision, and dental coverage.

Additionally, from day one, you'll be enrolled in our firm-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance plans.

To support your financial future, we offer an IRA plan with a generous firm match of up to 3%.

Job Type : Full-time

Location : Fully Remote

Salary : $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits :

• IRA matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
5 days ago