A well-established law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a skilled and experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of immigration law and procedures to manage a high-volume caseload and contribute to a dynamic legal practice.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a high volume caseload under attorney supervision.
• Demonstrate proficiency in firm and client processes related to immigration matters.
• Possess a strong understanding of the procedural and processing requirements for various non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications, including H, L, TN, O, E, PERM, AOS, etc.
• Independently analyze case documents to consult effectively with attorneys on strategy and eligibility.
• Prepare immigration applications, petitions, and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classifications and other immigration benefits for attorney review and filing with the appropriate government agencies.
• Analyze and identify potential legal and procedural issues within cases.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and effectively prioritize cases with minimal oversight.
• Maintain extensive and professional communication with clients throughout the immigration process.
• Collaborate closely and effectively within a team environment.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of more junior paralegal staff.
• Participate in regular package reviews (typically 1 week per month, 1 hour per day).
• May participate in PERM reviews (typically 1 week per month, 1 hour per day).
• Contribute to team or office-wide projects, such as the revision of template documents.
• Maintain and organize client documentation meticulously.
• Draft professional correspondence related to immigration cases.
• Maintain direct communication with multiple attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited college or university and/or paralegal certification.
• Typically 2 to 5 years of dedicated experience as an immigration paralegal.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract and synthesize relevant case data.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on the case/task at hand and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen effectively, respond to inquiries promptly and professionally, write clearly and informatively, edit work for accuracy, and interpret information accurately and concisely.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to maintain a neat and safe work area, manage files effectively for easy retrieval, organize and prioritize numerous projects/tasks (including potentially heavy caseloads), and maintain a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated teamwork abilities, including a willingness to help others and share knowledge and skills.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Dependable and able to follow instructions and management direction, with a willingness to work additional hours when necessary to meet firm objectives.
• Proactive with the ability to take independent action and reasonable risks, and to ask for and offer help when needed.
• In-depth knowledge of legal processes specifically related to business immigration.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), VisaTrax/Zoom, and document management systems.
• Able to operate standard office equipment, including multi-line phones, calculators, cell phones, copiers, fax machines, and scanners.

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