Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided.
Ensure accountability for the drafting and monitoring of NIV & PERM casework.
Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner
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.
Track case progress using Envoy technology
Flag any ideas for process improvement to the appropriate Attorney/Case Manager.
Swiftly draft responses to requests for information from government agencies.
Respond to client communication requests – either via client company representatives or directly with the foreign national.
Requirements
1-2 full years of experience working as a Business Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions.
Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable.
A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
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.
Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time.
Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions.
Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.