Immigration Paralegal Jobs

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for an experienced Immigration Paralegal in either our Florham Park, NJ or Philadelphia, PA office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

This role will provide substantive organizational and practice support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration group.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Preparation and filing of immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H, L, TN, O, J visas etc.)
• Maintain oversight of individual case load as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work
• Report running for multiple attorneys

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients
• This position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Attention to detail
• Remain calm in the face of pressure
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently
• Strong client-first work ethic

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• 3 - 5 years' experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas
• Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is preferred
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office

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