Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your professional development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals instituting change on an ongoing basis, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Fisher Phillips, an award-winning international employment and labor law firm, is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our Boston office. In this role, the Immigration Paralegal will provide high-quality, specialized document preparation, maintain extensive client contact, and collaborate effectively with our team-oriented Immigration Department. This cohesive team is well-managed and organized, with ample secretarial and clerical support. To learn more about our firm, please visit www.fisherphillips.com.

Position Responsibilities

• Familiar with all types of employment-based immigration practices.
• 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