Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

3-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Business Immigration Consultant (Paralegal - Writing)

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform significant and client-facing work typically beyond the scope of a Paralegal in a law firm setting, involving varied case-related duties that require specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters.
- Independently manage tasks related to case preparation and the filing of petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, document review, case analysis, and case drafting.
- Oversee the status of cases using case management and billing systems, generate reports as needed, and assist with case reviews.
- Collaborate with clients to intake cases, troubleshoot issues, establish case strategies, and recommend solutions and process improvements.
- Produce clear, well-organized written work that accurately applies immigration knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate proactively with foreign nationals and client contacts, providing clear and prompt responses regarding case status or other general inquiries.
- Meet assigned deadlines that comply with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and communicate case progress, status, and escalations to supervisors.
- Assist in hiring and training new team members and identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects.
- Recognize when changes to immigration policy may impact work and collaborate with leadership to incorporate changes into processes.
- Be proficient with case management and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information.
- Understand and contribute to team and individual productivity goals.
- Follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance, such as following Data Privacy protocols.
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and regularly seek opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, and standardization in processes, products, or services.

Education and Experience Information:
- Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate with 4 years of business immigration experience, or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of business immigration experience.
- Demonstrable writing experience in the business immigration field.
- Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without AI assistance.
- Experience with various computer systems, including MS Word and Excel.
- Desire to contribute to a positive work environment, effectively collaborate, and promote teamwork.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this role is $75, - $86,, taking into account factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure, certifications, and applicable laws.
- It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top end of the range, as compensation decisions depend on the noted factors.
- Additionally, employees may be eligible for benefits offerings, 401K, and paid time off plans.

Additional Information:
- The position requires working in a hybrid arrangement, with three days a week in the San Francisco office.
- Employment offers and/or contracts are contingent upon successful completion of the firm's pre-employment screening process, which may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.