Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP ยท 2 months ago
Business Immigration Paralegal II
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $132K/yr
3+ years expHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is an international law firm seeking a Business Immigration Paralegal in their Washington office. The role involves assisting lawyers with the preparation of complex legal documents and conducting mid-level legal research in the immigration practice area.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and finalize petitions and applications with minimal supervision, to include:
NIV (H-B, L-, E-2/3, TN, O- dependent applications)
IV (EB2/3/NIW and family-based); and
PERM applications
Actively participate in case intake and strategy, including research on appropriate SOC classifications and use of private wage surveys
Maintain timely communications with client contacts (employees, managers, and HR representatives) via email, phone, and video calls as necessary
Monitor relevant expiration reports and timely initiate renewal processes
Balance workload across multiple attorneys, with the guidance of practice advisors
Performs special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum three years' paralegal experience
Minimum of two years' experience in business immigration preparing business immigration filings
Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources
Familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required
Ability to train other paralegals
Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
Ability to present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors
Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential
Ability to work well under pressure
Patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions
Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications
Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds
Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory
Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required
Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team
Ability to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
College degree preferred
Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful
EB- experience preferred
O- experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses
A range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location
Company
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP formed by combining Hunton & Williams and Andrews Kurth Kenyon.
1001-5000 employees
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