Morgan Lewis

Immigration Paralegal

Morgan Lewis$64K — $103K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2-4 years of business immigration experience, especially in U.S. consular processing.
  • Familiarity with DS-160 and DS-260 applications.
  • Experience handling immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and file DS-160, DS-260 applications for U.S. consular processing.
  • Assist clients in scheduling visa interview appointments.
  • Interface with clients to gather necessary documentation.
  • Provide timely updates on case progress to clients.
  • Maintain data in the immigration case management system.
  • Manage a caseload and track critical deadlines.
  • Participate in team meetings and educational programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options.
  • Reimbursement accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • Vacation and holiday leave policies.
  • Life and accident insurance offered.
  • Income protection through sick leave and long-term disability.
Full Job Description

This position will focus on U.S. consular processing matters, with primary responsibility for preparing DS-160, DS-260 applications and assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts.Our internationally-recognized immigration practice is dynamic and collegial, with excellent opportunities for professional growth, and the tools and support of one of the world’s largest full-service law firms.

Based in either our Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami office, this position offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position will focus on U.S. consular processing matters, with primary responsibility for preparing DS-160, DS-260 applications and assisting clients with scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts

  • Under close supervision and guidance of immigration legal staff and attorneys, prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications such as I-140 EB-1/2/3, AOS, H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, O-1, EAD, AP, J-1, etc.

  • Interface with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications

  • Ensure that clients are kept apprised of the progress of their cases

  • Respond to immigration inquiries in a timely manner

  • Enter, update, and maintain data in immigration case management system

  • Manage caseload and timely completion of work

  • Track and manage critical deadlines

  • Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in immigration case management system

  • Attend team meetings and continue educational programs/seminars

  • Enter and close time entries in the Firm27s time recording system

  • Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

  • Two to four years of business immigration experience, preferably including experience with U.S. consular processing, preparation of DS-160 and DS-260 applications, and assisting clients in scheduling visa interview appointments at U.S. consular posts.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities:

  • Experience with immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients

  • Excellent prioritization and time management skill

  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

  • Attention to details

  • Strategic thinking

  • Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed

BENEFITS / WHY JOIN US

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical coverage, with a variety of plans

  • Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

  • Domestic partner coverage

  • Parental leave

  • Vacation and holiday leave

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting 22Careers.22


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For positions in Washington DC., the salary range for this job posting is: $64,700.00 - $103,475.00

About Morgan Lewis

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a global law firm. It provides legal services in areas such as antitrust, corporate, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and trusts and estates. The firm serves clients in a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, and technology. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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