Business Immigration Paralegal

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida office is seeking a business immigration paralegal. The Business Immigration Paralegal Team at LBBS requires an organized team player with a positive, can-do attitude and an ability to work well with time deadlines. The Specific job duties include:

Under supervision of Attorneys, prepare case materials and file nonimmigrant petitions and applications with USCIS including L-1s, H-1Bs, TNs, and O-1s;
Prepare and file immigrant petitions and applications including PERMs, I-130s, PERM based I-140 petitions, EB1A, B & C -based petitions and I-485 applications to adjust status;
Guide clients through the entire PERM process;
Track critical deadlines using immigration software system and prepare weekly caseload reports for each Attorney; and
Communicate regularly via phone and in writing with clients, beneficiaries, and various government agencies.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team. For the first month of employment, the work arrangment will be 5 days a week in office. After that, it goes to 4 days in office and one day remote.

Job Specifications/Requirements: 

• 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
• High-quality, meticulous work product
• Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities and maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with lawyers and other staff.
• Cooperative and works well within a team.

*Occasional overtime may be required.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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