Senior Paralegal (Business Immigration)

As a strong affiliate of Envoy Global, Inc. CIP PC is a highly reputable law firm with a dedicated, remote workforce based around the United States. Due to continued traction with our corporate clients, we are seeking a Senior Paralegal (with a focus on business immigration) to join our team on a permanent, full time basis. 

The purpose of our Senior Paralegal is to independently analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for attorney review. The Senior Paralegal will also handle client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status for key accounts/clients.

• →Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during document.
• →Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support for NIV and IV applications, including petitions for key accounts/clients, as well as ability to independently track project deadlines and workload.
• →Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner.
• →Review visa petitions by less experienced Paralegal staff (as required).
• →Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
• →Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence.
• →Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, and service requests.
• →Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national.
• →Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency.
• →Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment.

• 3-4 full years of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, specifically drafting complex matters.
• Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable.
• A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
• Experience drafting complex NIV visas, such as H, L, TN, and O visa applications preferred.
• Completed bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
• Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time.
• Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
• Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions.
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and Industry.
• Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
• A friendly, courteous and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team.