https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:05:44 Z https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15085047/experienced-paralegal-legal-assistant-needed https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15085047/experienced-paralegal-legal-assistant-needed Washington, D.C., We are looking for a paralegal/legal assistant with one to two years of immigration law experience in H-1B's and PERM. Job Duties: Prepare and review nonimmigrant visa petitions and applications, including H-1B, H-4, L-1, O-1, and many others Prepare PERM applications Use INSZoom to prepare immigration forms and billing Prepare family based petitiones such as I-130, K-1 and I-458 as needed To apply, please include your cover letter, résumé, and list of references. Please note:  This is not a remote position.  All of our current office staff are vaccinated.  We expect our staff to be at work M-F.  We still abide by social distancing and masking measures for our clients.   One to two years of immigration law experience Bachelor's degree preferred Bilingual preferred Detail-oriented, efficient and reliable Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Communicate timely, compassionately, and professionally with clients    Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:05:04 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15074370/business-immigration-paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15074370/business-immigration-paralegal Brooklyn, New York, Overview:  CoveyLaw is a Brooklyn-based law firm that serves the legal needs of the domestic and international arts, nonprofit, and business communities. We handle immigration, entertainment, nonprofit, and business matters for musicians, actors, dancers, visual artists, record labels, talent agencies, theater companies, and professionals working throughout the creative and tech industries.  We are seeking a Business Immigration Paralegal to join a dynamic team of attorneys and paralegals that handle a wide variety of business and family immigration matters. The Paralegal will assist in preparing and filing petitions and applications with a heavy focus on employment-based cases for submission to USCIS, DOL, and DOS. The position requires meticulous document preparation and constant communication with colleagues, clients, and government agencies.  This position calls for an individual possessing a keen attention to detail, a proactive problem-solving “team player” attitude, and an eagerness to manage a wide range of responsibilities. This position is pivotal to the firm’s daily productivity, and requires meticulous document preparation and recordkeeping, and constant communication with colleagues, clients, and agencies. The firm is highly collaborative, and all members are expected to not only execute their assigned tasks with efficiency and accuracy, but must also understand how their role fits into the broader picture of individual cases, client relationships, and the practice of law.  The group is highly collaborative, and all are expected to productively engage in our professional community that encourages cooperation, creativity, and mutual learning and respect.    Tasks Include: Draft forms and letters for visa applications and petitions, applications for permanent residence, labor certification applications, and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings Analyze and review case details and determine future actions Assist with DOL online applications (PERM and FLAG), DS-160 online visa applications, and consular processing of immigrant petitions through NVC Liaise with relevant government agencies including USCIS, ICE, CBP, DOS, & DOL Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced  Draft job descriptions Gather and organize appropriate evidence to support immigration filings Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS or other appropriate agency Conduct quality assurance review of immigration filings Coordinate translation of foreign documents, equivalency and evaluations of foreign degrees and work experience, and expert opinions Communicate timely, compassionately, and professionally with both corporate and individual clients on matters associated with immigration filings Maintain computer databases and monitor reports related to caseload management of immigration matters Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues. Monitor immigration related publications and web sites for news and trends and communicate findings to the practice group keeping important items in electronic files Draft client advisories related to significant developments in immigration law and practice Setup new cases in system and prepare engagement letters Work as a team to assist with administrative coverage needs and perform other related administrative functions as assigned   Report: Position reports directly to overseeing attorney as well as the head of the team.   Employment Details & Work Location: Offered position is a full time (40-hour a week) permanent position that requires the candidate to be on site in our physical office in DUMBO, Brooklyn, from 10:00AM through 6:00PM on all days that the office is open. The position is temporarily 100% remote, but we plan to reopen our Brooklyn office in September 2021. We are following all state and local COVID-19 safety regulations and protocols to ensure our staff's safety.   Compensation and Benefits:  Compensation commensurate with experience Health care coverage available with optional dental and vision after 30 days 401(k) available after three months   If interested: Please send the following in an email to amanda@covey.law: Please place your cover letter in body of email  Please attach your resume as a PDF Please include a 500-1000 word writing sample attached as PDF Please write "Paralegal:" in the email subject line, followed by where you found this posting Please list two references Recommended but not required: please include a description of your favorite travel experience and your salary requirements NOTE : if you do not adhere to these exact requests, your application will not be considered   Experience Required: 2+ years of experience supporting immigration attorneys in preparing business non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, Es, TN, B-1, O-1) 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) Knowledge regarding concepts, practices and procedures of USCIS, DOL, & DOS. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft business applications (Word, Excel), and Adobe applications. Proficiency with Filemaker Pro a plus.  Highly developed skills in time and task management with the ability to manage multiple priorities The ability to work independently, and to respond to urgent requests with minimal supervision Excellent writing and oral communication skills with a high attention to detail, precision, and accuracy Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills, as well as the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner High level of initiative to get tasks done, ownership of work product, and a genuine interest in immigration law Competitive; commensurate with experience. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:43:19 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15068682/spanish-speaking-writer-for-affidavit-writing-project https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15068682/spanish-speaking-writer-for-affidavit-writing-project San Jose, California, Busy immigration law firm, in practice since 1979, seeks Spanish speaking writer to write affidavits in support of waiver applications. The project involves interviewing clients by phone and then drafting the affidavits. Flexible hours. Work will be done by telecommuting.   Must be bilingual Spanish/English. Must have excellent writing and speaking skills in both Spanish and English. Experience in immigration law is not required. Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample. Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:01:16 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15001653/business-immigration-paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15001653/business-immigration-paralegal Emeryville, California, E&M Mayock, a corporate immigration law firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area, has an immediate need for an Immigration Paralegal. This role provides you with the opportunity to work with a smart and supportive group of professionals. We have an exclusive focus on immigration, giving you an exciting and challenging environment with people who are passionate about practicing immigration law. Our team of paralegals works closely with Associates and Partners on all aspects of case preparation for temporary visas and permanent immigration matters. You will join a savvy international team working at the highest level in the corporate immigration law field on challenging cases for top-notch clients. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including 401(k), medical, dental, life and disability insurance. Current partial remote work environment will likely continue, with modifications. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in preparation of immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions Draft, review, and prepare legal documents such as E-1/2/3, H-1B, L1A/B, O-1, TN, J-1, EB-1,  I-140, AOS Adjustment of Status, and N-400 Naturalization filings Manage a caseload of visa matters utilizing case management software Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing Draft petitions, applications and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of visa petitions Conduct research on immigration regulations and procedures Review and approve client billing under supervision of partner or attorney Work closely in team environment, while building knowledge of firm and client processes Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the firm’s workflow     Requirements Bachelor’s degree (or equiv) Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional environment Demonstrated client service focus Excellent oral, writing, research, organizational and proofreading skills Demonstrated ability to handle a high-volume case load, while maintaining productivity Knowledge of immigration and nationality law matters and mastery of multiple case types Familiarity with immigration form software such as Cerenade, INS Zoom, Tracker, LawLogix Compensation package includes 401(k), medical, dental, life and disability insurance. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:41:47 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15017093/paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15017093/paralegal TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, ASSIST ATTORNEY IN PREPARATION OF IMMIGRATION CASES. MUST BE DETAIL ORIENTED AND A SELF-STARTER. WE TRAIN. SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. EMAIL RESUME TO: TATIANA@IMMIGRATIONWISE.COM. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 01:05:15 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15002178/immigration-team-lead https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15002178/immigration-team-lead Charlotte, North Carolina, Womble Immigration Solutions is hiring an Immigration Team Lead to support its growing transatlantic practice at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. This position will manage, coach and train junior members of the team.  This position can be located in North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Research Triangle Park, Greensboro), South Carolina (Greenville, Columbia, Charleston), Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Tysons Corner, VA, or Washington, DC.   The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience) and twelve (12) years of corporate immigration experience including the management of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications and petitions. Additional required skills include work with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel), a case management software (Immigration Tracker a plus) and the ability to conduct research and effectively use immigration legal research tools such as AILA INFONET. Compensation commensurate with experience and job location. Comprehensive benefits package included.    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:30:34 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14849153/immigration-paralegal-omaha-ne https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14849153/immigration-paralegal-omaha-ne Omaha, Nebraska, The immigration paralegal will prepare or file online all USCIS forms and draft supporting legal letters for all types of visas/applications/petitions. Essential Functions Assisting and supporting attorney in the preparation and filing of immigration applications, including immigrant visa petitions, applications for permanent residency, naturalization applications, including PERMs, Preference Petitions and Adjustment of Status Applications. Liaising with relevant government agencies including USCIS, ICE, CBP, US Department of State, and US Department of Labor Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced; and, prepare/coordinate document production and responses to requests. Prepare job descriptions. Assisting attorney with gathering evidence, preparing declarations and supporting documents, preparing evidence and exhibits, and complying with procedural requirements and filing deadlines for cases in the Immigration Court Assisting and supporting attorney in obtaining civil and criminal court records for both immigration matters Analyze and review case details and determine future actions Prepare responses to audit requests. Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments. Maintain calendars, provide attorney billing/invoice processing support, complete reports and enter time records and create new file and update client matter reports. Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues. Qualifications/Skills Required 1 – 3 years of immigration experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar position preferred Ability to manage client relationships for high-volume clients and complex projects under short deadlines Strong attention to detail Proficiency with various technology platforms, including Office 365, NetDocuments, immigration case management tools Communicate effectively in oral and written English Strong organizational and project management skills Initiative, team orientation and professionalism Tue, 18 May 2021 13:56:33 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15133577/paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/15133577/paralegal New York, New York, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there.  Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive.  We make grants in four core program areas: Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place.  The Foundation seeks a paralegal to support the work of the Office of the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Secretary (“COO”).    Summary   We are seeking a proactive, conscientious, collaborative paralegal with well-honed communication skills (written and verbal), organizational skills, and excellent judgment to support legal, contract management, and grant management work of the Foundation on a full-time basis.  The ideal candidate will have experience with and knowledge of contract management processes and workflows, legal recordkeeping, and other project management-related tasks.  The work is detail-oriented and time-sensitive, and the paralegal will need to be adaptable, timely, and able to multi-task and work with diverse teams.    Position Details   The paralegal will report to the Deputy General Counsel and work under their general supervision, in addition to responding to requests from all Foundation attorneys.  The paralegal will also work collaboratively with the COO’s team of grant management, grant accounting, and data management staff, as well as staff throughout the Foundation.  Among varied responsibilities, the paralegal will:   Assist the legal team with contract generation, review, and execution. Maintain, update, and track documents in contract management system, including inputting metadata and generating reports. Draft and proofread various legal documentation, such as board resolutions and minutes, memoranda, and correspondence. Conduct research projects, including legal, industry, and historical research. Participate in system-related projects and implementations, such as contract management system updates and a new database system for tracking intellectual property. Participate in the development and updating of policies and procedures, and the preparation of training materials and presentations. Assist with compliance tracking in connection with Foundation’s governance policies. Assist with proofreading and assembly of quarterly grant docket materials and other board materials. Provide administrative support for attorneys, including assisting with coordination of workflow in the department and scheduling meetings. Complete special projects and other assignments as requested.   Required Skills and Experience A Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of previous paralegal or similar experience. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Technologically savvy, including proficiency in using MS Office Suite and online research tools, and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and systems. Outstanding work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently, and to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to proactively anticipate and act upon the legal work of the Foundation. Appreciation for a friendly and collegial work environment. Familiarity/knowledge of foundations and/or with the grantmaking process and/or foundation operations a plus.   The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent working conditions. Candidates should apply by submitting a thoughtful cover letter describing fit for the position together with a resume to: Paralegal The Foundation will consider each response carefully, but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:07:14 -0400