Ogletree Deakins
Business Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree Deakins, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Position Summary:
Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 55 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.Our Tampa office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal or highly motivated graduate without experience to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of a variety of visa petitions with USCIS. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.
We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development. The Tampa office of Ogletree Deakins is a dynamic and exciting office with a collegial atmosphere. We work hard and play hard. Previous team-building events have included baseball games, bowling tournaments, golfing, picnics, frequent in-house breakfasts and lunches. Were active in the community and encourage our employees to get involved in local initiatives.Requirements:Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process is preferred.Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and work independently toward team goals.Outstanding organizational skills are required.Be able to multi-task and work independently toward team goals.Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.We are not working with outside recruiters for this position.Please note, applications submitted via email will not be considered.Benefits:The Ogletree Tampa office has an amazing culture of hard-working professionals who also have fun! Our Tampa team enjoys different office events that include out-of-the-office fun with friends and family, summer baseball games, game nights, and frequent office lunches throughout the year.Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.Firm Overview:Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence on behalf of foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.Equal Opportunity Employer.
Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 55 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.Our Tampa office has an opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal or highly motivated graduate without experience to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of a variety of visa petitions with USCIS. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys.
We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development. The Tampa office of Ogletree Deakins is a dynamic and exciting office with a collegial atmosphere. We work hard and play hard. Previous team-building events have included baseball games, bowling tournaments, golfing, picnics, frequent in-house breakfasts and lunches. Were active in the community and encourage our employees to get involved in local initiatives.Requirements:Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.2+ years of employment-based Immigration Paralegal experience required, preferably in a large law firm environment.Knowledge of the NIV (Nonimmigrant Visa) process is preferred.Successful candidates will possess strong writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and work independently toward team goals.Outstanding organizational skills are required.Be able to multi-task and work independently toward team goals.Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.We are not working with outside recruiters for this position.Please note, applications submitted via email will not be considered.Benefits:The Ogletree Tampa office has an amazing culture of hard-working professionals who also have fun! Our Tampa team enjoys different office events that include out-of-the-office fun with friends and family, summer baseball games, game nights, and frequent office lunches throughout the year.Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.Firm Overview:Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence on behalf of foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.Equal Opportunity Employer.