Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space, seeking a Business Immigration Paralegal to join their team. The role involves analyzing information and documents, preparing immigration petitions, and communicating with clients regarding case processing.
Responsibilities
• Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during document
• Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, plus a range of NIVs including petitions for key accounts/clients
• Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney and/or Senior Case Manager, in a timely manner
• Swiftly draft responses to requests for evidence
• Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis
• Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, and service requests
• Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national
• Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency
• Flag any ideas for process improvement to appropriate attorney/Case Manager
• Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required
• Contribute to positive team morale, especially within a remote work environment
Skills
• 1-2 full years of experience working as a Business Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions
• Completed bachelor's degree – highly desirable
• A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach
• Confidence with independent handling a range of NIV cases preferred: H1B, L, TN, O-1 etc., and experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred
• Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time
• Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work
• Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry
• Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word)
• A friendly, courteous, and respectful demeanor with the ability to work as a member of a team
Benefits
• Excellent employee benefits apply.
Company Overview
• Envoy Global provides computer software and SaaS. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.envoyglobal.com/.