Business Immigration Paralegal

About Us

At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About the Client

Our client is a US-based company recognized as an innovator in the professional services and technology space. Their mission combines cutting-edge platforms with holistic services to simplify complex processes for businesses and individuals. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they continue to grow and expand their global reach.

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided.
• Handle the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients.
• Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner.
• Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence.
• Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
• 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.
• Flag any ideas for process improvement to appropriate attorney/Case Manager.
• Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required.
• Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 full years of experience working as a Business Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions.
• Completed bachelor’s degree – highly desirable.
• A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
• Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred.
• 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.

Key Skills/Competency

• Business Immigration Paralegal
• Immigration Petitions
• H1B Visas
• Green Card Processes
• PERM Applications
• Client Communication
• Case Management
• Document Review
• US Immigration Law
• Attention to Detail