Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (“DWT”) is seeking a temporary contract Immigration Paralegal to explore engagement through the Firm’s alternative-track staffing program, DWTSurge. The ideal candidate will have experience working on numerous legal immigration matters, including business non-immigrant visas, within a law firm environment. Candidates should be able to operate with a high level of independence, possess strong client service abilities, and exercise good judgment under pressure, as part of a highly collaborative team.

Immigration paralegals with a minimum of two years of experience, who are open to project-based roles are encouraged to apply. Candidates can expect to work closely with partners, associates, and legal staff, as part of a collaborative team providing high-value legal services to our clients. Paralegals located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area are strongly preferred. The initial contract term will be 6 months. There may be potential for contract renewal beyond the initial term for an additional 6 months

This position will focus on drafting forms and letters for visa applications and petitions, applications for permanent residence, labor certification applications, and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings. Additionally, the selected resource will have the opportunity to work on I-589 temporary protected status cases, and to assist with petition packages for USCIS and other agencies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of experience supporting immigration attorneys
• Individuals located in the Los Angeles area are preferred, but this position does not require any specific geographic location and may be fully remote
• In-depth knowledge of business non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, E, H-2, TN, B-1, O-1, and P) and employment-based immigrant visa processes (EB-1 extraordinary ability, outstanding professor/researcher, multinational manager; EB-2 NIW; EB-2 and EB-3 PERM, and I-485 filings)
• Experience with the following: DOL online application systems (PERM and FLAG); DS-160 online visa applications; and consular processing of immigrant petitions through NVC
• Experience working on Form I-9 compliance and audit matters
• Advanced knowledge of PDF editing
• Experience using INSZoom immigration case management software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Highly developed task management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent requests with minimal supervision
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail are required
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• The flexibility to work overtime, as needed
• Employees will be required to adhere to the vaccination policy and safety protocol of the our offices and client facilities, as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Please note that this is a contract position for a specified term and is managed by DWT’s flexible contract staffing program, DWTSurge. The position provides medical and vision benefits only, and compensation will be on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to our clients.  If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral and permanent employment opportunities.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Mariah Watson, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

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