Littler · 14 hours ago
Immigration Paralegal (Multiple Offices - Hybrid)
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expLittler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. The Immigration Paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant matters, managing cases, and assisting attorneys with various immigration-related tasks.
AdviceEmploymentLegal
Responsibilities
Initiate cases based on instructions from attorney and/or client. Initial evaluation of new cases to determine eligibility of foreign national, any apparent status issues, and escalation of issues to attorneys as appropriate. Follow-up with client to obtain necessary information and documents to initiate case
Prepare immigration forms using appropriate database. Coordinate the appropriate immigration process, including obtaining necessary documents to support applications, which may include legal research. Coordinate with providers to obtain necessary translations of documents written in languages other than English or obtain evaluation of educational documents for U.S. equivalent. Prepare supporting documents to be filed with appropriate government agencies (DOL, Dept. of State, USCIS, etc.). Coordinate with providers to process visas as appropriate. In PERM applications, post ads, monitor run dates, document when ads are posted and removed. Send final documents for signature, prepare cover letters and file documents with appropriate agencies, with copies to foreign nationals and companies
Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent listening skills and the ability to develop cases; ability to prioritize work; good research skills; strong substantive understanding of legal requirements and supporting documentation for business immigration filings; commitment to excellent work product with strong attention to detail; a self-starter focused on efficiency; a strong sense of accountability for responsiveness and professional work product; adaptable to change and willing to meet client expectations for timely service. As an integral part of the immigration team, will promote and support teamwork. Must have experience maintaining an immigration database and using form preparation software such as Immigration INS Zoom, Tracker, LawLogix, etc
Assist attorneys in preparing responses to requests for evidence or audits by government agencies. Write invitation letters (global) or support letters (inbound and global) for petitions as appropriate. Heavy clients contact via telephone and email, including handling routine client inquiries under the supervision of immigration attorneys. Recognize issues that need to be escalated to attorneys (knowledge to recognize issues and exercise judgment regarding escalation). Case management to see that cases proceed through the system and conform with estimated processing times of government agencies. Manage cases for 1) non-immigrant, 2) PERM labor certification, 3) immigrant petition, and 4) adjustment of status. Run reports to monitor case status and expirations and contact clients to initiate extensions where appropriate. Monitor global cases to renew permits, track expirations, or repatriate clients
Update foreign national immigration information in database (INS Zoom) (change of address, renewed visas, passports, etc.) File maintenance within Firm standard. Record tasks in INTAPP
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a minimum of 4+ years of corporate immigration experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and immigration case management software
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent listening skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and adapt to change and to workload fluctuations in a fast-paced environment
Good research skills
Strong substantive understanding of legal requirements and supporting documentation for business immigration filings
Strong sense of accountability for responsiveness and professional work product
Will promote and support teamwork
Paralegal Certificate or higher
Preferred
A four-year college degree is preferred, with an advanced degree in a related field or a paralegal certificate is highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children
Superior 401(k) plan
Ample time off programs
Mental health programs
Family building and caregiving
Generous paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness program
Flexible spending accounts
Employee referral bonus program
Company
Littler
Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice, representing management in all aspects of employment and labor law and serving as a single-source solution provider to the global employer community.
1001-5000 employees
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