Immigration Paralegal Jobs

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Immigration Paralegal in our Atlanta office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

The Business Immigration Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. Will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters including preparing various immigration forms and applications. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares responses to request for evidence
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Submits and files I-751 (Removal of Conditions)
• Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
• Changes and files extensions of statuses, including B2; processes fiancé/finance petitions
• Prepares petitions/applications for various immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J)
• Processes I-485; submits applications for employment authorization document; travel document, replacement I-94 and I-90
• Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews
• Maintains oversight of individual caseloads as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work
• Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Creates and maintains reports as needed
• Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
• Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices

Skills & Competencies:

• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Familiar with immigration case management systems (Bluedot or INSZoom)
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Minimum of 2-3 years International Immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal certification preferred
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

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