Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal

(Denver, Full-time, Hybrid)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiar with all types of employment-based immigration practices; and familiar with J1 program administration.
• Work in a team environment while building knowledge of Firm, client and Immigration processes.
• Under direction of Attorney, take lead with client communications for intake of cases, collection of documents and information, and troubleshooting issues.
• Provide guidance about software systems and case processing to clients and foreign nationals as directed.
• Competent case handling while developing wider knowledge base and increased level of independence.
• Evaluate cases, communicate concerns, and proactively and appropriately escalate if/as necessary.
• Draft petition forms, support letters and assemble supporting documents for attorney review.
• Run weekly case reports for attorney/s using INSZoom Reports and may be requested to run client reports for attorney calls with clients from INSZoom Reports.
• Competent with case management and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information.
• Manage status of all filed applications and petitions per policy and utilize Firm document, data management, and accounting/billing systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of work.
• As directed, make contact with government agencies to obtain information regarding any potential process delays or problems and communicates the same to attorney.
• Conduct pertinent research as necessary to gather information, e.g. background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Willing and capable to offer assistance to others when needed.
• Maintains an exceptional client service attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
• Shows initiative, flexibility, resiliency and a willingness to adapt to change.
• Takes ownership and gets the job done without the need for prodding or supervision.
• Maintains a positive, “can do” attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers and attorneys.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality.

Requirements

• Must have 3+ years J1 program experience; experience as Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer preferred. Experience preparing H-1B, L-1, TN and PERM applications, preferably in a large law firm environment.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, LawLogix or INSZoom and a document management system.