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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms with over 4000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices is seeking an Immigration Paralegal resident in either our Dallas, Miami or Washington, DC offices. Reporting to the Regional Paralegal Manager, the position will be responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys in the Immigration Group.

Description:

• Work directly with attorneys and Regional Paralegal Manager to manage caseload from intake through processing and filing.
• Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications for permanent residency and secondary benefits for foreign nationals.
• Organize and prepare petition packets for review and filing.
• Communicate with employees and human resources professionals to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications.
• Ensure that clients are kept apprised of the progress of their cases.
• Enter and maintain data in immigration case management system.
• Maintain hard copy files and documents as required to support all immigration activity on behalf of clients.
• Assist in responding to immigration inquiries in a timely manner.
• Enter time into Carpe Diem and adhere to submission deadlines.
• Apply basic understanding of legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct, including, but not limited to:  the unauthorized practice of law; confidentiality and attorney-client privilege; conflicts of interest.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2 to 5 years of immigration experience including both immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions is required.
• Solid written and verbal communication including client service skills.
• Attention to detail and organizations skills.
• A self-starter and ability to work within a team is a must.
• Software skills including MS-Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), WorkSite, Adobe Reader, iManage
• Immigration database tools