Immigration Paralegal I

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

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Law Firm Seeking Experienced Immigration Paralegal in Chicago

Are you a driven individual seeking a purposeful career in immigration law? Look no further! Our law firm, known for our elite immigration work and collaborative innovation, is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our team in Chicago. With a focus on valuing and respecting our employees, we offer opportunities for growth and development, making us a great place to start or continue your career in immigration law.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinating with attorneys to prepare, file, and monitor various immigration and nationality law matters
- Communicating with clients via email and phone under the direction of a Senior Paralegal or Attorney
- Providing guidance to assignees on proprietary systems and case processing
- Managing status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizing documents after attorney review
- Utilizing document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework
- Conducting research to obtain information for cases
- Initiating contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information
- Sharing process flow with assignees and identifying and discussing problematic cases with attorneys
- Performing general office administrative activities, such as copying and filing

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree, 1 year of law-related experience under a licensed attorney, or a PL certificate from an ABA approved program
- At least 1 year of . corporate immigration experience
- Comfortable and able to thrive in a high-volume environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to catch errors
- Superior client service skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn and navigate propriety software

Working Conditions:

- Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
- Able to perform general office administrative activities
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Regular and on-time attendance
- Must be able to prioritize and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules
- A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required
- Hours may exceed 40 hours per week
- Occasional travel by conventional means within the region and to other locations as required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and strive to create an environment where everyone is welcome and can thrive.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

If you are a recruiter or employment agency, please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not obligated to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee for unsolicited candidates. To be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to .

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Elite immigration work, collaborative innovation, communication, case processing, case management, research, client service, deadline management, attention to detail, MS Office, proprietary software

Bachelor's Degree, 1-year law-related experience under a licensed attorney, or PL certificate from ABA approved program

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to .

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree, 1-year law-related experience under a licensed attorney, or PL certificate from ABA approved program

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