Job Description
I. Position Identification
a. Position Title: Paralegal
b. Reports To: Jacqueline Lentini
c. Work Hours: Full-time, Hybrid
d. Work Days: Monday-Friday during business hours
e. Pay Range: $25-35 per hour based on experience
f. Benefits: Health and Vision Insurance, and PTO offered.
II. Purpose of Position
a. To support attorney in all areas of a busy legal practice including, but not limited to: immigration case work, administrative and legal assistant work (see below for further detailed information).
III. Responsibilities
a. Assist attorney in preparation of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions;
b. Draft, review, and prepare legal documents for visa types such as E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, I-140, PERM Labor Certification (ETA-9089), AOS (Adjustment of Status), N-400 Naturalization filings, and family-based Adjustment of Status filings;
c. Manage a caseload of visa matters utilizing case management software;
d. Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues;
e. Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing and RFE Responses;
f. Draft petitions, applications, and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification;
g. Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of visa petitions;
h. Conduct legal research on immigration regulations and procedures;
i. Review and approve client billing under supervision of partner or attorney;
j. Work closely in team environment, while building knowledge of firm and client processes; and
k. Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the firm’s workflow.
IV. Requirements
a. Bachelors degree (or equivalent);
b. Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional immigration environment;
c. Demonstrated client service focus; and
d. Excellent oral, writing, research, organizational, and proofreading skills.
Please send cover letter and resume to Jacqueline Lentini at jacki@lentinivisas.com.