[Hiring] Business Immigration Specialist @Greenberg Traurig

Role Description

Join our Immigration department as a Business Immigration Specialist located in our Warsaw Center of Excellence office (remote). We are currently looking for two candidates: one for a permanent position, and one for a maternity cover for approximately 1.5 years, with a potential opportunity for longer-term cooperation.

The Business Immigration Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. This position assists the team in a wide range of business immigration matters including preparing various immigration forms and applications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and edit technical/legal documents and letters based on internal materials.
• Draft writing intensive immigration petitions (O-1A, EB-1A, & EB-2 NIW).
• Draft detailed support letters and letters of recommendation.
• Draft summaries of published works of foreign nationals.
• Revise documents according to internal specifications and client feedback.
• Reply to client messages in the case management system.
• Initiate immigration cases and ensure all documents are provided within assigned deadlines.
• Draft various elements of Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) (H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J) and Immigrant Visa (IV) (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) cases, including cover/support letters, immigration forms, and supporting documents.
• Process I-485 (AOS- Adjustment of Status); submits applications for (I-765) employment authorization document; travel document, replacement I-94 and I-90.
• Prepare immigration filings/client correspondence including Premium Processing upgrades and I-131 (AP – Advance Parole/Travel Document).
• Change and file extensions of statuses, including B2; processes fiancé/finance petitions.
• Submit and file I-751 (Removal of Conditions).
• Review drafted work for accuracy. Identify issues during case production and escalate as needed.
• Prepare responses to request for evidence.
• Research law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates.
• Follow up with attorneys, and/or clients and foreign nationals regarding case filings, as well as completed questionnaires and missing documents.
• Conduct necessary data entry, including updating information and uploading documents received from clients and entering client details in case and document management systems, including INSZoom.
• Maintain client files, including editing letters and forms.
• Contact USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews.
• Assist in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices.
• Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to gain a basic understanding of a variety of different industry-specific topics that include fashion, pharmaceuticals, medical device, oil & gas, etc.
• Ability to present complex research in clear, concise prose accessible to a wide audience.
• Strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to use good judgment and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain and exceed high-quality client service; proactive in seeking innovative ways to help others.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment; flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently toward team goals.
• Ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.

Requirements

• Be a Polish citizen living in Poland or a foreign national living in Poland with the right to work in Poland without a work permit.