Business Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Description : DRAFTING :

• Manage assigned caseload of immigration matters in order to ensure that cases are completed in a timely manner, and that deadlines are diligently observed.
• Draft and prepare support letters and forms for immigration matters, including more advanced matters such as Request for Evidence (RFE) responses, nunc pro tunc submissions, complex case histories / fact patterns, highly technical positions, etc.
• Assemble and curate exhibits and other filing components for immigration matters.
• Carefully and effectively incorporate all supervisor feedback into immigration filings, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform review of documents and case materials and identify most major issues (gaps in status, J-1 issues, unauthorized employment, lack of educational / professional qualifications, etc.), as well as routine issues such as missing documentation or general status issues. Should be able to identify most major case issues that arise during the normal course of business.
• Conduct research on legal topics, as well as facts relevant to cases.
• Draft routine client and / or agency correspondence to be sent by supervisor(s).
• Serve as a peer resource for junior team members in order to provide mentorship and feedback, as well as to answer appropriate case / process questions.
• Collect, sort, and appropriately organize legally-compliant client records and case materials in order to ensure ease of review and future accessibility.
• Diligently maintain and update practice management systems and related databases to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.

CASE MANAGEMENT :

Requirements : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS