Immigration Paralegal (contract to hire)

Beacon Hill Legal's client, a global law firm, located in Florham Park, New Jersey is seeking an Immigration Paralegal for a hybrid contract assignment, with the potential for extension. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience with preparing applications for immigration related matters such as PERM, H-1B, L, and E-1/2 filings). The candidate hired must commute to their office in Florham Park, NJ 3x a week and be flexible to work overtime as needed.Duties & Responsibilities:Prepares petitions/applications for various immigration-related matters (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J, EB-5)Research law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updatesManages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondenceContacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules appointment interviewsAssists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration officesLiaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessaryQualifications & Prior Experience:Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required3+ years business immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice areaExperience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant petitionsComputer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookFamiliar with immigration case management systems (INSZoom)Interested candidates can email a Word version of their resume for consideration. All relevant experience should be listed on resume submissions.

Created: 2025-01-16