Immigration Paralegal

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal that would report to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support. 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.

- 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

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

- 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 Firm's time recording system

- 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.

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

- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

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

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

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