Role Description
The purpose of our Senior Business Immigration Paralegal is to independently analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for attorney review. The Senior Business Immigration Paralegal will also handle client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status for key accounts/clients.
Please Note: This specific role calls for a Senior Paralegal with sound experience processing both NIV and PERM visas.
As our Senior Business Immigration Paralegal, your key responsibilities will include:
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Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during document.
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Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients.
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Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner.
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Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence.
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Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
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Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, and service requests.
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Respond to client communication requests β either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national.
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Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency.
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Flag any ideas for process improvement to appropriate attorney/Case Manager.
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Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required.
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Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment.
Qualifications
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3-4 full years of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, specifically drafting complex matters.
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Completed bachelorβs degree β highly desirable.
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A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
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Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred.
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Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time.
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Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
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Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
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Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients.
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Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
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Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions.
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Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
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Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
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A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.
Requirements
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Annual Salary Range: $50,000- $80,000.00
Company Description
Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.
As a strong affiliate of Envoy Global, Inc., CIP PC is a highly reputable law firm with a dedicated, remote workforce based around the United States.