Immigration Paralegal

Position: Immigration Paralegal

Location: Rochester, New York

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

Salary Range: DOE

Company Description:

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced candidate to join our law firm as an immigration paralegal. The successful candidate will be a part of a national immigration practice, which supports corporate client business groups. This position directly reports to the partners in the Immigration Practice Group.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft visa petitions and other documents for submission to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of State
• Interact with clients from diverse organizations, professions, and cultural backgrounds
• Investigate facts, collect and review source documents and materials
• Function as a liaison between clients and attorneys
• Manage client cases to ensure appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Prior immigration paralegal experience strongly preferred; prior paralegal experience and work involving significant writing will also be considered; writing samples will be requested of interviewed candidates
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to indicate ability to be successful in the position
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and skill in proofreading complex documents
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively plan work assignments to meet client needs
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently, yet be an active contributor in a focused work team

Excellent benefit package:

• Eligible to accrue 3 weeks of vacation beginning at 1 year of service
• Significant employer contribution toward health insurance
• Participation in 401(k) plan upon completion of eligibility requirements