SR Immigration Paralegal
One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 US
Job Description
The Senior Immigration Paralegal (Legal Specialist) will be responsible for providing support to the Immigration attorneys. This person functions as the team resource for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1/E-2, and all other types of visa petitions.
- Preparation of PERM Labor Certification cases and all types of permanent residence applications (I-130, I-140, I-485, Immigrant Visa).
- Extensive communication with government agencies and clients.
- Own the client relationship and provide a high level of client service, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.
- Troubleshoot and have direct contact with clients on processes and procedures.
- Effectively manage client team, including workload, productivity, onboarding, training, development, etc.
- Regularly review client-facing and internal reports to monitor case activity and new case initiations.
- Assign cases to junior paralegals.
- Assist on special projects as assigned.
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 6+ years of business immigration experience in a law firm setting.
- Must have outstanding case management skills.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop staff.
- Experience using immigration-focused database, including reviewing various reports for accuracy, performing reporting as needed, and monitoring data compliance.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
- Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, and logical thought process.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands and meet various deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.