Business Immigration Paralegal

Business & Immigration Paralegal

Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (reliably able to commute regularly is a requirement)

Remote/Hybrid schedules and pay increases will be considered after a 3-month probationary period

Compensation: $58,000–$72,000 annually, $200 monthly stipend towards healthcare, discretionary year-end bonuses

Role Overview:

The Paralegal oversees the end-to-end process for employment-based visa applications and family-based immigration petitions, ensuring regulatory compliance and clear communication USCIS/DOL & Stakeholders/Clients. The Paralegal will also be responsible for updating clients on visa status and maintaining requirements related to client visas, informing the clients on best practices and procedures and maintaining meticulous documentation and accurate records of all filings, approvals, supplemental required documentation and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and file a range visa applications, including non-immigrant applications (EB 1-5, TN, H-1B, J's, O's , OPT, EAD) and family-based immigrant (I-140, I-485, I-130, I-765) petitions.
• Conduct research on immigration law pertinent to each client's need for employment-based visa approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of all filings, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS, DOL, and DOS regulations throughout all casework.
• Track and report case progress, meeting deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Distribute approval packets and provide guidance for consular appointments and travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Legal Studies or subsequent legal experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing high-volume visa processing and immigration applications/petitions.
• Proficiency in USCIS/DOL electronic filing systems and electronic document management software
• Strong organizational and communication skills with adeptness in writing and technology
• Bilingual required (Spanish), Multilingual preferred (Portuguese, Chinese, Tagalog, Korean, Russian, etc.)

Employer Value Proposition:

The firm was founded in 2023 by an 10th year Attorney and her mother to serve the South Florida Business & Civil community and is experiencing tremendous growth, with over a dozen staff and 2 practicing Attorneys. This is a great opportunity to join an upwardly mobile firm that has the potential to provide great benefit to your career and lifestyle!