Immigration Paralegal

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Immigration Paralegal

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join its growing employment-based immigration practice in Chicago. This is a full-time opportunity supporting attorneys and corporate clients with a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, with additional in-office time as needed during busy periods due to the paper-intensive nature of the practice. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Chicago office. The salary range for this position is $80K – $100K.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience in a law firm environment and be comfortable independently managing a caseload from start to finish. Strong experience with PERM labor certifications and employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions is required.

Skills required and Job Duties include the following:

Job Duties:

• Prepare and file employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, PERM, I-140, I-485, and related applications
• Manage full lifecycle PERM matters, including recruitment, documentation, and filing requirements
• Draft immigration forms, support letters, and petition packages in compliance with USCIS, DOL, and consular requirements
• Gather, organize, and review supporting documentation from employers and foreign national beneficiaries
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the case lifecycle, providing updates and responding to inquiries
• Prepare and coordinate responses to RFEs, audits, and other government requests
• Maintain accurate case records and case activity within case management and CRM systems
• Record billable time and manage deadlines across a high-volume caseload
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure exceptional client service

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience in a law firm setting
• Strong experience handling PERM labor certifications from start to finish
• Experience preparing H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, I-140, and I-485 filings
• Prior experience using immigration case management or CRM systems
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Exposure to EB-5 matters is a plus but not required
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required

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