Immigration Paralegal

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Description

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for an experienced Immigration Paralegal in our Florham Park, NJ office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

This role will provide substantive organizational and practice support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration group.​

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preparation and filing of immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H, L, TN, O, J visas etc.)

Maintain oversight of individual case load as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work

Report running for multiple attorneys

Liaise with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary

Skills & Competencies:

A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently

Excellent prioritization and time management skills

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

Strong client-first work ethic

Remain calm in the face of pressure

Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel within the organization and with external clients

Attention to detail

This position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and work overtime as needed

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered

3 - 5 years' experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas

High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office

Experience at a law firm or professional services firm is preferred

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

In support of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. The program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, seeks to increase diversity representation in the legal profession and within law firm leadership roles. In 2019, GT achieved Mansfield 3.0 Certification, and in 2020, we achieved an even higher standard: Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving that goal and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements.

Company info

Greenberg Traurig, L.L.P
Website : http://www.gtlaw.com/