Experienced Paralegal - Business Immigration (NIV)

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution. With offices across four time zones, the firm provides corporate global visa services in over 100 countries. WR is one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide with over 30 attorneys and 140  immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Michigan, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai.

Legal Assistants and Paralegals report to Team Managers and attorneys and work alongside other members of the legal team to prepare and file cases for a variety of non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications. These team members play a critical role in providing legal services for the firm’s clients by producing the forms and other documents needed to accurately complete cases for a high volume of individuals and companies.

We are currently looking to add a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to the NIV team supporting our Santa Monica office; remote candidates will be considered, with preference given to those able to work according to Pacific Time Zone hours. 

Responsibilities:

Expanding on previous understanding of US Immigration Law using resources and training provided by the firm

Establishing a deeper understanding of the requirements and general case processing for a variety of non-immigrant visa types, including H-1B, TN, B, and L visas

Drafting and organizing forms and documents as directed by the Team Manager

Communicating with clients regarding visa instructions, approval notices, and welcome packages, alongside attorneys and more senior team members

Assisting legal and administrative teams in requesting and organizing documents for new processes

Processing and organizing government correspondence, including receipt notices, approval notices, and requests for evidence

Entering data accurately and consistently into internal data management platforms

Working on other projects as directed by the Team Manager or attorney

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record

3-5 years of business immigration law experience required

Superb attention to detail

Strong analytical, critical and quantitative thinking skills

Excellent time management and organization skills

Demonstrated ability to utilize office software accurately and efficiently

Willingness to adapt to and embrace updates in office technology

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. Salary may vary based on location and experience. The expected salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $85,000 per year. 

Diversity inspires excellence. WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment. We support our team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals and build a life of their dreams.  We recognize that our team members bring different talents, skills, and experiences, and their contributions are valuable for our clients and our firm. We believe that it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion both internally within WR and externally in our service to clients.