Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal

(Denver, Full-time, Hybrid)

At Fisher Phillips, we know exceptional talent is the key to our success, to providing the best service to our internal and external clients. Being a part of the Fisher Phillips team means you will work with cutting edge technology in a professional and fun environment under leadership ready to invest in your career development. If you have a growth mindset, are eager to challenge yourself, and desire to work with a team of professionals in an international law firm with a dynamic and growing Portland, Maine office, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our team handling employment-based immigration projects for our clients, including nonimmigrant (H-1B, E-3, TN, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, E-2, E-2) applicants. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence. This role will involve a variety of contributions to the team effort on immigration matters:

• Communicate with employer HR representatives, individual applicants and government agencies.
• Draft petitions, letters of support, legal memoranda and other documents in support of immigration petitions.
• Assemble petitions and application packages, and work with attorneys to approve and finalize for filing.
• Use specialized case management software to monitor deadlines, status and progress of petitions and expirations.
• Track client communications and government correspondence.

The Immigration Paralegal provides quality and specialized document preparation, has extensive client contact and works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented Immigration Department. This is a cohesive Immigration practice team which is well-managed and well-organized with secretarial and clerical support.

Personal Attributes

• Always maintains an exceptional client service attitude and professional demeanor.
• Shows initiative, flexibility, resiliency and a willingness to adapt to change.
• Takes ownership and gets the job done without the need for prodding or supervision.
• Maintains a positive, “can do” attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers and others.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years’ experience working as a NIV paralegal in a business immigration practice.
• Strong experience and expert knowledge in preparing a variety of complex immigration processes such as NIV applications. Additional IV and PERM experience preferred.
• Strong experience in preparing RFE responses.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and INSZoom or other document management system.
• Outstanding case management, time management, prioritization, client service, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Successful candidates will possess strong business writing skills and will value attention to detail.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

The hourly rate range for this position is $40.86 - $48.08 Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.