Introduction to Company
NovaLaw is a support organization, professionally running the back-office operations of a tech-enabled, highly selective, law firm.
supporting a growing immigration practice that has an immediate opening for a fully remote Business Immigration Paralegal Contract Position.
The position requires expertise with the following visas and processes: E, H, L, O, P, PERMS, EB-5, EB-1 and National Interest Waivers.
The ideal candidate is collaborative, results-oriented, an outstanding communicator, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist attorney in filing immigration petitions, including immigration forms and letters.
Follow-up with clients and assist clients in filling out forms, collecting and organizing documents.
Monitor timelines and deadlines.
Prepare petitions under attorney supervision.
Create detailed spreadsheets and presentations.
Maintain and organize filings and documents in proper order.
Update filings with case status and information.
Strong organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities.
Communicate with clients, and complete other general administrative tasks assigned from time to time.
3+ years of relevant business immigration experience.
Knowledge and ability to process immigration cases from start to finish.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of the firm (attorneys, secretaries, administration, and other members of staff).
Strong customer service skills and an understanding of the importance of developing effective working relationships with others.
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; must be responsive, reliable and a self-starter with minimal supervision.
Able to create, edit, proofread and finalize all written communication, including spreadsheets, financials, emails, memos, documents, etc.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work under pressure, facilitate solutions, multi-task, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Technical savvy, proficiency with MS Office in a Windows environment.
Expert-level proficiency with Immigration process software, LawLogix preferred.