Business Immigration Paralegal

Business Immigration paralegal is needed in Duluth, Georgia.

Li and Associates Immigration is a boutique law firm located in Duluth Georgia. We specialize in both family-based and employment-based immigration matters, including marriage-based green cards, naturalization, removal defense, PERM, H-1B visas, L-1 visas, E-2 visas, and more.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
• Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Bilingual preferred. Fluent in both English and Chinese or Spanish.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J)
• Prepares responses to sometimes complex requests for evidence
• Maintains oversight of individual caseload to ensure timely completion of work
• Researches law, and procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates

- Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence

• Creates and maintains reports as needed
• Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews
• Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Apply to the email: Ireneli@laaimmigration.com