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 Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform substantive, client-facing work related to employment-based immigration matters, which is typically more advanced than that of a Paralegal in a law firm setting.
- Independently handle tasks related to case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, review, case analysis, and drafting.
- Oversee case status using case management and billing systems, run necessary reports, and assist in case review.
- Collaborate with clients for case intake, troubleshoot issues, establish case strategy, and recommend solutions and process improvements.
- Generate clear, well-organized written work that accurately applies immigration knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate proactively with foreign nationals and client contacts, providing clear, prompt responses regarding case status or general inquiries.
- Meet deadlines adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and communicate case progress, status, and escalations to the supervisor.
- Assist in hiring and training new team members and identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects.
- Recognize when changes in immigration policy may impact work, and collaborate with leadership to incorporate changes into processes.
- Be proficient with case management and reporting tools and technologies for managing data and information.
- Contribute to team and individual productivity goals and follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and seek opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization in processes, products, or services.

Education and Experience Information:
- Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience, or
- Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of business immigration experience.
- Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and drafting fluent prose without grammatical errors.
- Experience using computer systems, including MS Word and Excel.
- A desire to contribute positively to the work environment, collaborate effectively, and promote teamwork.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this role is between $52, and $60,, considering various factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure, certifications, and applicable laws.
- Compensation decisions depend on these factors, and it is not typical to be hired at the top end of the range.
- The position offers eligibility for benefits, 401K, and paid time off plans.

Additional Information:
- Employment offers and contracts are contingent upon successful completion of the law firm's pre-employment screening process, which may include identity verification, confirming legal authorization to work, and conducting a background check, as permitted by local regulations.
- The law firm values its people and offers a broad range of benefits, including 22 PTO days plus Federal holidays, medical, dental, and vision plans, FSA & HSA Plans, and a 401K plan with company matching.