Immigration Paralegal

Description

Position Summary: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP seeks an Immigration Paralegal with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our Immigration Practice based in Minneapolis, MN. This position can work remotely. Primary work consists of non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications including, but not limited to: H-1B, L-1A, J-1 Waiver, TN, O, PERM labor certification applications, national interest waivers, multinational executives or managers, immediate relative petitions, and a range of other immigration categories, including U.S. citizenship. Duties require excellent typing, organization, teamwork and communication skills in order to provide outstanding legal support services to the firm’s attorneys, staff and clients.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within a law firm with a demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the immigration practice area; boutique firm experience a plus
• Candidates with USCIS experience a plus
• Prior experience using immigration case management software; INSZoom experience a huge plus
• Prior experience working on immigration classifications such as: PERM labor certification applications, H-1B, L-1A, J-1 Waiver, TN, O, or national interest waivers preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required, commensurate experience will be considered
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Teams

Qualities Ideal Candidates will have:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
• Willingness to abide by the confidentiality requirements of providing legal services
• Commitment to meeting deadlines; timely communicate status of projects and work performed
• Proficient in communicating with a well-balanced team to help ensure deadlines are met and clients receive excellent legal services

*Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays including Juneteenth
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• And more

*These benefits are subject to change

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender expression or identity, change of sex or transgender status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is NOT open to submissions from recruiters. Please email our Recruiting Manager, Nicholas Golden at [email protected]  

Requirements

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.