Job description

Has experience with visa/green card sponsorship and can help the client with immigration related work, including:
handling correspondence between the sponsored employee and outside counsel
preparing and filing paperwork for various work visa and green card applications
experience with the PERM Recruitment process, including the evaluation of applicant resumes

Immigration Paralegal Essential Skills

• An immigration paralegal resume should include the following skills:
• Clerical skills with an emphasis on case management.
• Knowledge of immigration forms, how to fill them out, and how to file them.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases at different stages.
• Communication skills to keep both the attorney and client informed of the process.
• Bilingual skills are highly sought after to provide seamless communication with clients.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of immigration case file systems like LawLogix or INSZoom.
• Research and translation skills to understand filing requirements of various countries.

Immigration Paralegal Roles & Responsibilities

• With the help of an experienced immigration attorney, an immigration paralegal will prepare and file petitions, obtain paperwork for visas, review invoices, and manage case files.

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• Many law firms look for bilingual candidates to bridge language barriers that may exist between an attorney and a client. While all foreign language skills are in demand in the legal field, Spanish is the most sought-after language for immigration paralegals.

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• Immigration paralegals usually speak with clients who inquire about legal services, and they often become the main point of contact throughout the case. Since the immigration process is complex and time-consuming, an immigration paralegal must be willing to patiently explain intricate laws, timelines, and expectations.

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• An immigration paralegal job posting may also ask for proficiency with specific immigration and naturalization forms like H-1B, Blanket L-1As and L-1Bs, I-140, TN and PERM applications.

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• Paralegals are often tasked with clerical work as well, so experience with MS Word and Outlook are valuable skills. Knowledge of specific immigration software like LawLogix or INSZoom may also be requested.

Day-to-Day Duties
The daily duties of an immigration paralegal are mainly balanced between paperwork and communicating with clients. A closer look at specific duties includes:

• Interviewing initial clients to understand needs and report the case status to an attorney.
• Obtaining proper documents and helping a client understand them.
• Translating the process and requirements from an attorney to the client.
• Researching requirements for asylum and refugee status.
• Obtaining visas.
• Maintaining client files online and offline.
• Updating clients on progress and explaining next steps.
• Preparing and filing paperwork.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What's your most active email address?
• Are you able to work on W2? What's your preferred rate?
• Are you bilingual?

Experience:

• Program Electronic Review Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• visa/green card sponsorship: 2 years (Preferred)
• immigration related work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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