Business Immigration Paralegal

HireHawk

. Independently manage a high-volume employment-based immigration caseload with accuracy and strong client service .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,500 - $1,700 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume employment-based immigration cases, including H-1B, L-1, and PERM processes, with strong legal drafting and client communication skills. Proficient in organizing complex documentation and maintaining meticulous case tracking to ensure timely and accurate filings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment-Based Immigration Paralegal ExperienceH-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, E-3 FilingsPERM, I-140, I-485 Case SupportLegal Drafting SkillsClient Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

H-1B Petition PreparationL-1A Petition PreparationPERM Process SupportI-140 Case SupportI-485 Case SupportRFE Response DraftingNOID Response DraftingEB-2 NIW DraftingEvidence OrganizationExhibit Indexing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDeadline ManagementClient ServiceOrganizational SkillsProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Immigration Case Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Employment-Based ImmigrationHigh-Volume Caseload ManagementLegal DraftingClient-Facing CommunicationComplex Documentation Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a high-volume employment-based immigration caseload with accuracy and strong client service
Prepare and file non-immigrant petitions including H-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, and E-3 matters
Support immigrant processes including PERM, I-140 (EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2, EB-3), I-485, and EB-2 NIW
Draft compliant support letters for O-1 and L-1A filings that clearly present eligibility arguments
Draft basic H-1B letters and simple RFE responses with clean, client-ready writing
Prepare detailed responses for complex RFEs, NOIDs, and PERM audit responses with organized exhibits and timelines
Maintain case tracking, calendars, and internal documentation to meet deadlines
Communicate directly with clients and stakeholders in professional written and verbal English, and Spanish when needed
Provide proactive updates, flag risks early, and keep cases moving without constant follow-ups
Ensure drafting and client-facing communication are human-written and professionally polished, without reliance on AI-generated messaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3+ years of direct business (employment-based) immigration paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate immigration environment
Hands-on experience preparing and supporting filings for H-1B/H-4, L-1A/L-1B/L-2, TN, O-1, and E-3
Hands-on experience with PERM, I-140 (EB categories), and I-485 case support (including complex documentation workflows)
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
Strong legal drafting skills, including support letters and detailed responses to RFEs/NOIDs/PERM audits
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for client-facing work
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and deadline management in a high-output legal environment
Experience with EB-2 NIW drafting support and evidence organization (nice to have)
Experience with complex O-1 case strategy support, including evidence mapping, exhibit indexing, and narrative building (nice to have)
Familiarity with common immigration case management systems and high-discipline tracking practices (nice to have)
Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys/clients concurrently in a structured, metrics-driven workflow (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services
Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees)