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Immigration Paralegal - Temporary

Company

Jackson Lewis
Address , Washington, Dc
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-07-02
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Job Summary (basic description)
The immigration paralegal will prepare or file online all USCIS forms and draft supporting legal letters for all types of visas/applications/petitions.
Essential Functions
  • Prepare responses to audit requests.
  • Assisting attorney with gathering evidence, preparing declarations and supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines for cases in the Immigration Court
  • Analyze and review case details and determine future actions
  • Prepare job descriptions.
  • Assisting and supporting attorney in the preparation and filing of immigration applications, including immigrant visa petitions, applications for permanent residency, naturalization applications, including PERMs, Preference Petitions and Adjustment of Status Applications.
  • Maintain calendars, provide attorney billing/invoice processing support, complete reports and enter time records and create new file and update client matter reports.
  • Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments.
  • Assisting and supporting attorney in obtaining civil and criminal court records for both immigration matters
  • Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues.
  • Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced; and, prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests.
  • Liaising with relevant government agencies including USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor
Qualifications/Skills Required
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written English
  • Strong initiative, team orientated and professional
  • Proficiency with various technology platforms, to include Immigration-specific software such as Tracker or LawLogix
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience required
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines
Educational Requirements
  • Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree a plus
  • Paralegal Certificate a Plus
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.