Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Immigration Senior Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Immigration Senior Paralegal at the law firm plays a crucial role in assisting attorneys, account managers, and case managers with the preparation and filing of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions. The position demands a substantive knowledge of immigration law and processes, along with basic strategic thinking and initiative concerning case and project management. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting attorneys with the preparation and filing of various immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, including but not limited to PERM cases, I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, O-1, J-1.
- Communicating with clients both in writing and orally to gather necessary information and documents for preparing petitions and applications.
- Keeping clients informed of the progress of their cases.
- Responding to immigration inquiries promptly.
- Entering, updating, and maintaining data in the immigration case management system.
- Managing the caseload and ensuring timely completion of work.
- Tracking and managing critical deadlines.
- Running active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in the immigration case management system.
- Attending team meetings and continuing educational programs/seminars.
- Entering and closing time entries in the firm’s time recording system.
- Applying understanding of legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct, including unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, conflicts of interest, and GDPR compliance.

Education and Experience:
Candidates for the Immigration Senior Paralegal position are required to have:
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- At least 2 years of business immigration experience.
- Strong writing skills, with experience in I-140 EB-1, O-1 petitions, and PERM applications preferred.

Other Qualifications and Requirements:
To succeed in this role, the candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Good independent judgment.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed.
- Ability to remain calm in the face of pressure.
- Strong client-first work ethic.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and external clients.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team after initial training.
- Customer service skills.
- Project management skills.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
- Ability to read and interpret general business and legal documents, instructions, and manuals, write business correspondence, and speak effectively with employees, clients, and vendors.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Salary Information:
For positions based in Washington, DC, the salary range for the Immigration Senior Paralegal position is $72, - $115,. The base salary or hourly wage range will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may include a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits like vacation, sick time, and parental leave, depending on the position offered.

The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. It values inclusion and solicits applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The firm also adheres to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, considering for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. California applicants are advised of the firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates, which explains the categories of personal information collected and the purposes for which such information is used.

If hired, the employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning the firm may modify the terms and conditions of employment at any time, and either the employee or the firm may end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.