NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN, P.A.
Immigration Paralegal
NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN, P.A., Allentown, PA, United States
Job Details
Job Location
Pennsylvania Office of Norris McLaughlin PA - Allentown, PA
Position Type
Full Time
Job Category
Legal Admin
Job Details
Responsibilities:
At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.
The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Job Location
Pennsylvania Office of Norris McLaughlin PA - Allentown, PA
Position Type
Full Time
Job Category
Legal Admin
Job Details
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.) and family-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications.
- Drafting of petitions, forms, cover letters, support letters, and collecting and organizing supporting documentation for immigration-based filings.
- Work with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to resolve issues when necessary.
- Minimum 1 year legal experience required.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, including advanced use of MS .
- Proficiency in the use of document management systems (iManage preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and computer skills.
- Excellent organizational skills; very detail- oriented.
- Self-starter able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills to meet strict deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to multi-task with flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced work environment
- Strong client-first work ethic.
- Attention to detail.
- Bachelor's Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 3 - 5 years' law firm experience.
- Microsoft Office Suit.
At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.
The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.