Job details
Salary from $75,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Business immigration paralegal: 4 years (required)
High school or equivalent (preferred)
Full job description
Who we are:
We are a small team of three attorneys and four paralegalsOur practice focuses on nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for tech startups, as well as a smaller number of family-based and pro bono asylum cases.
Among our clients, we are known for our approachable, informal, and transparent communication styleWe place a high value on a collegial work environment and sustainable work-life balance for everyoneYou can see more about us at startupimmigrationattorney.com.
The position offered:
We need an experienced paralegal to handle a wide variety of nonimmigrant visas (h1b, l1, o1, e2, tn, and e3, etc), perm and other employment-based immigrant petitions, and a smaller number of family-based petitionsThis is a senior position for a knowledgeable paralegal capable of jumping right into a case and keeping both the attorney and client on track.
Duties include:
Actively managing case progress and looking ahead to make sure the attorney and client are on track to meet deadlines.
Taking the lead on communication with clients so they always feel like they know what is happening with their case and what comes nextWe place a very high value on clear and thorough communication with clients, and our paralegals play a critical role in this relationship.
Drafting clear and concise support letters based on case strategy provided by the attorneyDue to the nature of the types of clients we work with, few of our cases fit into a cookie-cutter templateYou will frequently need to use critical thinking skills, creativity, and independent research to craft compelling narratives outside of a standard template.
Meticulously proofreading forms.
Reviewing pdfs of full filings assembled by the legal assistant(the legal assistant will compile and file the physical packageYou will only be responsible for reviewing a pdf prior to filing.)
Benefits include:
$250/month pre-tax health expense reimbursement account that can be used to pay health insurance premiums or cover other medical expenses for you and your family
$1,000/year professional development allowance
Unlimited vacation + approximately 4 weeks of officewide holiday closures
Bonus compensation based on the firm`s profitability
Respect for work-life balance, including flexible hours if desired.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience with nonimmigrant visas.
Clear, friendly written and verbal communication skills that will make clients feel comfortable over the phone or email.
Ability to proactively issue spot and manage your cases.
Meticulous attention to detail.
A proactive, team-minded attitudeWe are a small, collaborative group of professionals across all levels.
Ability to learn a number of different software platforms we use for various aspects of our work.
To apply:
Cover letter must address why you are interested in this particular position, why you think you are suited to this positionA pplications without a cover letter or with a generic cover letter will not be considered.
No phone calls or direct emails, please.
Job type: full-time
Pay: from $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Covid-19 considerations:
We are a remote team working from homeWe maintain a small brooklyn office in a coworking space for one team member to handle printing and mailingIf you live in nyc and wanted to work from our office you would be welcome to, but this is not required.
Education:
High school or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
H1b: 3 years (preferred)
Perm: 3 years (preferred)
L1: 3 years (preferred)
Business immigration paralegal: 4 years (required)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: remote
