Immigration Paralegal Assistant Jobs

Immigration Paralegal Assistant

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Fisher Phillips is a national labor and employment law firm and we are looking for a talented Immigration Paralegal Assistant to support the needs of our Atlanta - Midtown office. For more information about the firm, please visit us at our website at www.fisherphillips.com.

In this role, the Immigration Paralegal Assistant provides assistance to attorneys by performing complex and clerical tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This position supports a set of attorneys as a primary assignment and supports the paralegals as assigned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes files for paralegals.
• Prints, compiles, proof reads work visa and permanent residence petitions completed by paralegals for attorney review.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with research projects, responses to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Requests for Evidence, FOIA requests, and reports.
• Prepares and prints filing fee checks.
• Prints completed questionnaires and documents from INSZoom immigration portal.
• Sends questionnaires, and receipt, biometric, interview and approval notices to clients through INSZoom immigration portal.
• Assists in USDOJ audits by printing and organizing documents.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with submitting Service Requests to USCIS for petitions that are outside normal processing times.
• Prepares Congressional inquiries.
• Assists in I-9 audits by printing I-9s, supporting documents, and maintaining spreadsheets.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize work appropriately.
• Adapts well to fluctuations in workload and changes in responsibilities.
• Takes ownership; gets the job done without the need for prodding or supervision.
• Answers questions clearly and thoroughly.
• Displays good judgment in handling confidential information.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in high-stress situations.
• Effectively and professionally communicates with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and firm personnel through concise and accurate written communications.
• Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed; always reflects a “can do” attitude.
• Maintains an exceptional customer service attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use: phone system including voicemail and conference calling; copier; scanner; fax; and printer; and a working knowledge of time entry systems. Possesses good clerical skills including typing, word processing, mail and contact management, spreadsheets, and presentations. Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.