https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:05:57 Z https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14984921/immigration-paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14984921/immigration-paralegal New York, New York, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to independently manage a caseload of diverse nonimmigrant and immigrant visas under the supervision of the Partner.  The paralegal will be responsible for full-lifecycle case preparation, including soliciting and reviewing information and documentation required for the visa petitions; developing case strategy in conversation with the attorney; drafting the required forms and support letters; assembling petitions for filing with government agencies; and preparing responses to requests for evidence, as needed. This client-facing role involves extensive communication with clients, primarily by e-mail, including foreign nationals and human resources/hiring managers.  Responsibilities: Prepare and review nonimmigrant visa petitions and applications, including H-1B, L-1 (both blanket and USCIS filings of L-1A and L-1B), O-1, E-2, E-3, R-1, and TN visas. Prepare PERM applications, including developing job descriptions and minimum requirements, submitting prevailing wage requests, orchestrating recruitment, and preparing and submitting ETA-9089 applications. Prepare immigrant petitions, including EB-1 (extraordinary ability and multinational manager/executive) and EB-2/EB-3 petitions and applications for adjustment of status. Prepare other applications, including family-based I-130s and applications for adjustment of status and naturalization applications, as needed.  Assist clients and dependents with nonimmigrant and immigrant consular processing. Responsible for Tracker data input and maintaining notifications for expiration and eligibility dates.   Required Skills: 5 – 7+ years of experience as an Immigration Paralegal, handling all types of business immigration matters in a variety of industries Experience with PERM processing Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable Excellent verbal and written communication skills Maintains a “can do” attitude and a positive team player mentality Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and immigration case management software   This position is currently a partially remote position during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an option to work in the office under the guidance of state-mandated capacity requirements and social distancing protocols. While remote work may work during the pandemic, this position is not remote and will return to the office every day once COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K; disability and life insurance, as well as Paid Time Off (PTO). Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:22:35 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14971800/business-immigration-paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14971800/business-immigration-paralegal New York, New York, McCarter & English is looking for a business immigration paralegal in our Newark NJ, Stamford CT or New York NY offices. Salary commensurate with experience. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at recruiting@mccarter.com. Candidate must have both NIV and IV experience. Must be organized, accurate, able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a deadline driven environment. Experience with LawLogix preferred. Role requires communication with clients and in connection with obtaining signed documents, maintaining attorney’s docket and monitoring deadlines, e-filing, and daily filing responsibilities. Bachelor’s degree required.  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:30:54 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14902648/senior-paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14902648/senior-paralegal New York City, New York, JOB DESCRIPTION   WR Immigration has an available Senior Paralegal position at our New York office. Qualified candidates are required to have at least 1-2 years of experience with H and L casework . Successful candidates will enjoy process-driven projects that demand attention to detail, and strong organizational and time-management skills. Paralegals with the firm are integral members of the client team and can expect to have significant analytical and client responsibilities. The firm specializes in immigration law, with a strong emphasis on corporate, institutional, law firm and professional clients.   JOB QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelor's degree with good academic record, excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills, and strong organizational, process and computer skills.   Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample via e-mail to  jobs@wolfsdorf.com . Please include “Paralegal applicant for New York” in subject line of your email.     Thu, 27 May 2021 21:07:09 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14797964/experienced-immigration-paralegal-2-years-of-experience https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14797964/experienced-immigration-paralegal-2-years-of-experience New York, New York, Daryanani Law Group, a boutique immigration law firm, is seeking an experienced immigration paralegal to support a very busy practice with prominent individual clients, corporations, and agencies in the arts, advertising, technology, film, television, design, and fashion industries. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and simultaneously hardworking and easygoing. Laser-like attention to detail, a good sense of humor, and phenomenal ability to multitask are a must. We are looking for someone who is serious about their work but does not take themselves too seriously.      Under the supervision of an attorney, the paralegal will assist in preparing and filing petitions and applications for submission to US Citizenship & Immigration Services and the Department of Labor. Correspondence and communication with government agencies and daily client contact will be a large part of the job.   Requirements include:   2+ years of experience in the immigration law field;   Bachelor's degree; Ability to independently handle multiple priorities and deadlines while simultaneously functioning smoothly as part of a team in a close-knit environment; Impeccable writing, organizational, and communication skills are a MUST; Superhuman attention to details and ability to take initiative; Strong customer-service skills and ability to deal with demanding personalities; Sense of humor and a friendly attitude.   Please send your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (2 to 3 pages) to the attention of M. Paola Calero at mpc@dlgvisa.com . In your cover letter, please also include a description of your favorite travel experience as well as salary requirements. Applications that fail to address the points above or without cover letters will be discarded. The cover letter is an integral part of our review process, and so a well-crafted and thoughtful letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you qualify would be appreciated. For more information about our firm you can look at our blog at www.dlgvisablog.com . COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Competitive salary, 100% paid medical, commuter benefit plan, 401(k), generous vacation package, and more.   WORK LOCATION: We are open to the possibility of this position being 100% remote or a combination of remote and in-person. We are following all state and local COVID-19 safety regulations and protocols to ensure our staff's safety.   NOTE: Phone inquiries will not be accepted and will disqualify candidates from consideration. Mon, 10 May 2021 17:15:09 -0400