URGENTLY HIRING: Contract Immigration Paralegal, PERM Labor Certification
• Minimum 2 years PERM experience required
• Remote | Contract (4 to 6 months, with potential for long-term)
• $30 to $40/hour | 20 hours/week | EST
About Sapon Immigration
Sapon Immigration is a boutique employment-based immigration law firm based in Louisville, KY, serving employers and foreign nationals across H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, PERM/Adjustment of Status, and I-9 compliance matters. We move fast, work smart, and take pride in delivering results for our clients.
About the Role
The Contract Employment-Based Immigration Paralegal will assist attorneys in managing employment-based immigration matters, with a primary focus on PERM labor certification cases. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys to:
• Prepare and file Prevailing Wage Requests (ETA Form 9141), ETA Form 9089 applications, and supporting documentation.
• Review employer job descriptions and minimum requirements for PERM compliance and assist with drafting compliant job requirements.
• Coordinate all stages of PERM recruitment, including placement of advertisements, job orders, internal notices, and additional recruitment steps for professional positions.
• Track recruitment timelines and ensure compliance with Department of Labor regulatory requirements.
• Prepare recruitment reports and maintain complete audit files.
• Draft experience verification letters, employer questionnaires, and supporting documentation for PERM filings.
• Prepare immigrant visa petitions, including Forms I-140, and supporting evidence packages.
• Prepare adjustment of status applications (Forms I-485, I-765, and I-131) and consular processing documentation related to employment-based cases.
• Maintain accurate case records and document management systems.
• Monitor government processing times, case status updates, and filing deadlines.
• Conduct legal and procedural research.
• Identify potential compliance concerns and bring issues to the attention of supervising attorneys.
What We're Looking For
• At least 2 years of recent, hands-on PERM labor certification experience in a high-volume employment-based immigration practice
• Strong knowledge of DOL and USCIS processes
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Remote-ready with reliable availability
Compensation
$30 to $40/hour, depending on experience
To Apply
• Submit your resume and a brief note about your PERM experience to
[email protected], or apply directly through this posting.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
• How many years of hands-on PERM labor certification experience do you have?
• Have you worked in a high-volume employment-based immigration practice? (Yes/No)
• Are you comfortable working 20 hours per week on a contract basis? (Yes/No)
• Are you authorized to work in the United States? (Yes/No)
• Have you independently prepared and filed ETA Form 9089 and/or ETA Form 9141? (Yes/No)
• Have you prepared I-140 petitions and/or adjustment of status packages (I-485, I-765, I-131)? (Yes/No)
• Are you experienced with PERM recruitment coordination, including ad placement, job orders, and audit file maintenance? (Yes/No)
• Are you available to start within the next two weeks? (Yes/No)
• Do you have a reliable remote work setup? (Yes/No)
• What immigration case management software have you used? (e.g., Docketwise, INSZoom, LawLogix)
Work Location: Remote