Immigration Paralegal

Job Description

Immigration Paralegal | Greenberg Traurig, LLP

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, located in Florham Park, New Jersey. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with offices in 15 countries worldwide, offering competitive compensation and benefits. This role is crucial for providing specialized organizational and practice support to attorneys within the firm’s Immigration Department. The firm seeks a skilled professional who can contribute to an efficient and collaborative environment, supporting the team in delivering exceptional client service in business immigration matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Florham Park, New Jersey
• Pay: $39.01–$46.70 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Office Administrator, providing support to attorneys in the Immigration Department.
• Mission: This person will provide organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of various immigration petitions and applications.
• Tech Stack: Windows-based software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), INSZoom

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Draft and finalize petitions and applications for various immigration matters, including PERM, I-140, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, and EB-5.
• Respond: Create responses to complex requests for evidence from government agencies.
• Manage: Oversee individual caseloads to ensure all work is completed accurately and on time.
• Research: Monitor and keep track of current immigration law updates, procedures, and relevant legal research.
• Liaise: Contact USCIS, U.S. consulate/embassies, and government agencies like DOL and NVC to troubleshoot issues and schedule visa appointments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience is required, with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of business immigration experience within a law firm, including specific experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.
• Skills: Excellent writing skills, strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, high attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and effective professional communication (oral and written).