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Ogletree Deakins · 23 hours ago

Business Immigration Paralegal 2

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States. The role of Business Immigration Paralegal involves preparing and filing petitions and visa applications, compiling and analyzing case facts, and maintaining client documentation.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Perform advanced analysis to identify legal and procedural issues relating to immigrant status

Perform initial review and analysis of prospective PERM cases, flagging issues for attorney review

Assist in drafting minimum requirements and job descriptions for PERM roles

Review and file Prevailing Wage Requests for PERM

Conduct labor market testing for PERM, including drafting advertisements to be sent to ad agents and posting job orders

Draft and review Form ETA 9089 for PERM filings

Act as the primary point of contact for corporate clients concerning PERM cases

Draft and review employment verification letters to be used in I-140 filings

Draft forms and assemble documents for PERM-based I-140 filings, as well as I-485, I-765, and I-131 applications

Oversee approximately 60 PERM cases independently, with responsibility for tracking deadlines and prioritizing cases

Qualification

Employment-based ImmigrationPERM experienceWriting skillsMS Word proficiencyINSZoom proficiencyMultitaskingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, specifically, complete-cycle PERM experience, preferably in a large law firm environment

Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work independently toward team goals

Outstanding organizational skills are required

Be able to multitask and work independently toward team goals

Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems