Immigration Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Business Immigration Paralegal in our Saudia Arabia office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Business Immigration Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. Will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters, including preparing various immigration forms and applications. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentors more junior paralegals and case coordinators, to include providing training, answering questions, and explaining team processes, as needed

• Prepares petitions/applications for various immigrant visa processes (PERM, I-140, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visa processes (H-1B, L, E-1/2/3, TN, O-1, J, etc.);

• Prepares responses to request for evidence (RFE) for attorney review

• Manages own caseload, processing, and distributing of essential documents

• Maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence

• Maintains oversight of individual caseload

• Creates and maintains reports as needed

• Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews, and assists with submission of DS-160 applications

• Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices

• Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary

• Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates

• Assists with other department activities as needed, performs additional administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned/needed

 Skills & Competencies: 

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including clients, management staff and support staff

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation

• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context

• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision

• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

• Have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Arabic

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

• Certified Paralegal a plus

• Minimum of 3 years International Immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area

• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

• Familiar with immigration case management systems

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly