Immigration Paralegal

Description: The Immigration Group at Pryor Cashman LLP seeks a Business Immigration Paralegal with 4+ years of experience to provide support to a high-volume immigration practice.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Intake cases, troubleshoot and establish case strategy.

• Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency.

• Draft petitions, applications and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.

• Oversee status of cases.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Meet assigned deadlines and communicates case progress/status/issues to supervisor.

• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.

• Demonstrate leadership by taking ownership of assigned cases and demonstrate accountability for case progress.

Experience

• Extensive H-1B and L-1 experience required.

• Knowledge of principles and practices, legal terminology and research techniques.

Education

• Bachelor's degree.

Salary Range: $85k - $100k.