Immigration Paralegal - Boston, United States - Lexitas Legal Talent Outsourcing

Description

Our client, a well-regarded national law firm, is seeking a Senior Immigration Paralegal to join the firm's Boston office. The Senior Immigration Paralegal will be responsible for providing support to the firm's Immigration Practice. This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Immigration Paralegal (Legal Specialist) will be responsible for providing support to the Immigration attorneys. This person functions as the team resource for clients.
• Preparation of H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1/E-2, and all other types of visa petitions.
• Preparation of PERM Labor Certification cases and all types of permanent residence applications (I-130, I-140, I-485, Immigrant Visa).
• Extensive communication with government agencies and clients.
• Own the client relationship and provide a high level of client service, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.
• Troubleshoot and have direct contact with clients on processes and procedures.
• Effectively manage client team, including workload, productivity, onboarding, training, development, etc.
• Regularly review client-facing and internal reports to monitor case activity and new case initiations.
• Assign cases to junior paralegals.
• Assist on special projects as assigned.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree is required.

6+ years of business immigration experience in a large or mid-sized, regional or national law firm setting.

• Must have outstanding case management skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop staff.
• Experience using immigration-focused database, including reviewing various reports for accuracy, performing reporting as needed, and monitoring data compliance.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
• Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, and logical thought process.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands and meet various deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

Salary range is $70K-$90K but must have 6+ years of business immigration paralegal experience to be within that range.