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Jackson Lewis P.C. · 1 day ago

Immigration Paralegal

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm focused on employment and labor law since 1958, with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. The immigration paralegal will prepare and file USCIS forms, draft legal letters, and assist attorneys with immigration applications and related documentation.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Tad Farthing, AIRS Certified Recruiter

Responsibilities

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

Liaising with relevant government agencies including USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor

Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced; and, prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests

Prepare job descriptions

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

Assisting and supporting attorney in obtaining civil and criminal court records for both immigration matters

Analyze and review case details and determine future actions

Prepare responses to audit requests

Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments

Maintain calendars, provide attorney billing/invoice processing support, complete reports and enter time records and create new file and update client matter reports

Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues

Qualification

Immigration law knowledgeDocument management systemsOffice 365 proficiencyClient relationship managementProject management skillsTeam orientationAttention to detailEffective communicationOrganizational skillsInitiativeExceptional writing skills

Required

Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency with various technology platforms, including Office 365, Document Management Systems and PDF Software

Communicate effectively in oral and written English

Strong organizational and project management skills

Initiative, team orientation and professionalism

Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional writing skills

Bachelor's Degree required, any field but Social Sciences preferred

Preferred

Paralegal Certificate a plus

Company

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Jackson Lewis P.C.is a workplace law firm.

Founded in 1958

White Plains, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jacksonlewis.com

H1B Sponsorship

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