Paralegal – Business Immigration

Job Description

Immigration Paralegal | Willy, Nanayakkara & Associates

The Tone:
This is an experienced paralegal role at Willy, Nanayakkara & Associates, an established immigration law firm located in the Southwest area of Houston. With over 35 years of practice, the firm serves clients needing specialized immigration legal services. This position is essential for independently managing complex business immigration cases and contributing to the firm’s long-standing reputation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Mission: Independently manage and process complex business immigration petitions, ensuring efficient and accurate case handling for clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Autonomy: Independently handle a diverse range of immigration cases from initiation to completion.
• Business Immigration Processing: Prepare, manage, and process various business immigration petitions, including L-1A, L-1B, EB-1C, E-2/E-1, and H-1B visas.
• Family-Based Petitions: Manage and process family-based immigration petitions as required.
• Naturalization Applications: Prepare and submit naturalization applications for eligible clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced Paralegal with a robust understanding of immigration law processes.
• Experience: 5+ years of direct experience specifically in business immigration processes.
• Skills: Proven ability to independently handle cases; proficiency in preparing and managing L-1A, L-1B, EB-1C, E-2/E-1, and H-1B petitions.
• Bonus: Prior experience with family-based immigration petitions and naturalization processes.