Summary
WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known for its innovation and high touch legal services. The firm is seeking a remote Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support the PERM/IV team, responsible for preparing and filing cases for non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications.
Responsibilities
- Building on and applying a deep understanding of all steps of the PERM, I-140, and AOS processes, including drafting job descriptions and employment verification letters, submitting forms and requests to the Department of Labor, and working with third-party providers throughout the recruitment process
- Drafting and organizing forms and documents as directed by the Team Manager
- Communicating with clients regarding visa instructions, approval notices, and welcome packages, alongside attorneys and more senior team members
- Assisting legal and administrative teams in requesting and organizing documents for new processes
- Processing and organizing government correspondence, including receipt notices, approval notices, and requests for evidence
- Entering data accurately and consistently into internal data management platforms
- Working on other projects as directed by the Team Manager or attorney
Skills
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic record (STEM majors preferred)
- 3-5 years of PERM experience required
- Superb attention to detail
- Strong analytical, critical and quantitative thinking skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize office software accurately and efficiently
- Willingness to adapt to and embrace updates in office technology
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- STEM majors preferred
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic record (STEM majors preferred)
- 3-5 years of PERM experience required
- Superb attention to detail
- Strong analytical, critical and quantitative thinking skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize office software accurately and efficiently
- Willingness to adapt to and embrace updates in office technology
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Nice to Haves