PERM ParalegalLawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company • Washington, DC, US

PERM Paralegal

Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company • Washington, DC, US

28 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

A highly regarded law firm in Washington, D.C. is currently seeking skilled applicants for their opening as a PERM Caseworker (Immigration Paralegal). Individuals in this position will work on employment-based immigration cases, including PERM cases. PERM experience is required, and preferred candidates will also have experience handling various visa types including L-1 and EB-1.

Contract Position - Immediate Hiring Need
Anticipated Duration of 4 months
100% Remote Candidates must work East Coast hours
Hours are 9 : 00am - 5 : 30pm. Candidates should be flexible to work OT if needed.
Contract Pay - $35 / hour (flexible based on experience)

Roles & Responsibilities :

Perform more substantive and client facing work than is typical for a Paralegal in a law firm setting including varied case related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters.

Independently perform tasks related to case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, document review, case analysis, case drafting, etc.

Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems, run reports as needed, and assist with review of cases.

Work with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy, along with recommending solutions and process improvements.

Generate clear, well-organized written work product that demonstrates the accurate application of immigration knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Proactively communicate with foreign nationals and client contacts, providing clear and prompt responses regarding case status or other general inquiries.

Meet assigned deadlines that adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and communicate case progress, status, escalations to supervisor.

Assist in the hiring and training of new team members and proactively identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects.

Recognize when changes to immigration policy may impact work and work with leadership to incorporate changes into processes.

Be fluent with case management and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information.

Understand and contribute to team and individual productivity goals.

Follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance (e.g., following Data Privacy protocols, using Connect accurately and in line with team and client protocols, etc.).

Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and regularly look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization with processes, products, or services.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact :

Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience

Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of business immigration experience

Extensive experience with the PERM process

Possesses strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines

Experience using various computer systems, including MS Word and Excel

Desire to contribute to positive work environment, effectively collaborate, and promote teamwork

Lawyers On Demand / Consilio offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate’s general skill set, the applicability of candidate's skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role

Company Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.

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