Immigration Paralegal
Greenberg Traurig
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
Job Type
Paralegal
Job Status
Full Time
Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for an experienced Immigration Paralegal in our Florham Park, NJ office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
This role will provide substantive organizational and practice support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration group.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and filing of immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H, L, TN, O, J visas etc.)
- Maintain oversight of individual case load as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work
- Report running for multiple attorneys
- Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
Requirements
Skills & Competencies:
- A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong client-first work ethic
- Remain calm in the face of pressure
- Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients
- Attention to detail
- This position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 3 - 5 years' experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas
- High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office
- Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is preferred
Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Posted: 2021-01-11 Expires: 2021-02-10