[Hiring] Paralegal - Business Immigration Law @ Wolfsdorf Rosenthal

Role Description

Legal Assistants and Paralegals report to Team Managers and attorneys and work alongside other members of the legal team to prepare and file cases for a variety of non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications. These team members play a critical role in providing legal services for the firm’s clients by producing the forms and other documents needed to accurately complete cases for a high volume of individuals and companies.

We are currently looking to add a remote Legal Assistant or Paralegal to the PERM/IV team supporting our Oakland office. Both remote and local candidates will be considered, with a preference for those in the Oakland area.

• Building on and applying a deep understanding of all steps of the PERM, I-140, and AOS processes, including drafting job descriptions and employment verification letters, submitting forms and requests to the Department of Labor, and working with third-party providers throughout the recruitment process
• Drafting and organizing forms and documents as directed by the Team Manager
• Communicating with clients regarding visa instructions, approval notices, and welcome packages, alongside attorneys and more senior team members
• Assisting legal and administrative teams in requesting and organizing documents for new processes
• Processing and organizing government correspondence, including receipt notices, approval notices, and requests for evidence
• Entering data accurately and consistently into internal data management platforms
• Working on other projects as directed by the Team Manager or attorney

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record (STEM majors preferred)
• 3-5 years of PERM experience required
• Superb attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical and quantitative thinking skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to utilize office software accurately and efficiently
• Willingness to adapt to and embrace updates in office technology
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally

Requirements

• Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.
• Salary may vary based on location and experience.
• The expected salary for this position is between $70,000 and $85,000 per year.

Benefits

• Diversity inspires excellence.
• WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment.
• We support our team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals and build a life of their dreams.
• We recognize that our team members bring different talents, skills, and experiences, and their contributions are valuable for our clients and our firm.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion both internally within WR and externally in our service to clients.