Immigration Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for two experienced Immigration Paralegals in its North Jersey NJ office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Position Summary: This role will provide substantive organizational and practice support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration group. Duties & Responsibilities: • Preparation and filing of immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H, L, TN, O, J visas etc.) • Maintain oversight of individual case load as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work • Report running for multiple attorneys • Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary Skills & Competencies: • A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently • Excellent prioritization and time management skills • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment • Strong client-first work ethic • Remain calm in the face of pressure • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients • Attention to detail • This position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed Qualifications & Prior Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered • 3 - 5 years' experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas • High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office • Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is preferred Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, orgenetic information, among other protected bases. In support of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. The program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, seeks to increase diversity representation in the legal profession and within law firm leadership roles. In 2019, GT achieved Mansfield 3.0 Certification, and in 2020, we achieved an even higher standard: Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving that goal and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements.