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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume employment-based immigration cases, including preparation and filing of non-immigrant and immigrant petitions. Proficient in legal drafting, client communication, and maintaining organized documentation to ensure compliance and meet deadlines.
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 SkillsBilingual Communication in English and Spanish
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Hard Skills
High-Volume Caseload ManagementComplex RFE Response PreparationDetailed Support Letter DraftingEB-2 NIW Evidence OrganizationO-1 Case Strategy Support
Soft Skills
Exceptional OrganizationAttention to DetailDeadline ManagementClient-Facing Communication
Tools & Technologies
Immigration Case Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Employment-Based ImmigrationNon-Immigrant PetitionsImmigrant ProcessesComplianceLegal Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently manage a high-volume employment-based immigration caseload
- 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 presenting eligibility arguments
- Draft basic H-1B letters and simple RFE responses
- Prepare 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 English and Spanish when needed
- Provide proactive updates, flag risks early, and keep cases moving
- Ensure drafting and client-facing communication is human-written and professionally polished
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
- 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 preferred
- Experience with complex O-1 case strategy support preferred
- Familiarity with common immigration case management systems and high-discipline tracking practices preferred
- Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys/clients concurrently in a structured, metrics-driven workflow preferred
- Schedule availability Monday to Friday, U.S. Time Zone (MST)
- Professional written and verbal English; Spanish when needed
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)