Job Description

• Position Identification

1. 1. Position Title: Paralegal
   2. Reports To: Jacqueline Lentini
   3. Work Hours: Full-time, Hybrid
   4. Work Days: Monday-Friday during business hours

• Purpose of Position

1. To support attorney in all areas of a busy legal practice including, but not limited to: immigration case work, administrative and legal assistant work (see below for further detailed information).

• Responsibilities

1. Assist attorney in preparation of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions;
2. Draft, review, and prepare legal documents for visa types such as E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, I-140, PERM Labor Certification (ETA-9089), AOS (Adjustment of Status), N-400 Naturalization filings, and family-based Adjustment of Status filings;
3. Manage a caseload of visa matters utilizing case management software;
4. Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues;
5. Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing and RFE Responses;
6. Draft petitions, applications, and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification;
7. Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of visa petitions;
8. Conduct legal research on immigration regulations and procedures;
9. Review and approve client billing under supervision of partner or attorney;
10. Work closely in team environment, while building knowledge of firm and client processes; and
11. Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the firm’s workflow.

• Requirements

1. Bachelors degree (or equivalent);
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional immigration environment; 
3. Demonstrated client service focus; and 
4. Excellent oral, writing, research, organizational, and proofreading skills.

If interested, please email your resume and 2-3 writing samples to jacki@lentinivisas.com.

Hourly wage range is $23-$31 depending on experience.