Immigration Paralegal (On-Site, Cincinnati)

We have an opening within Envoy's affiliated law firm CIP P.C. for a dedicated Paralegal (Business Immigration focus) to work on-site within our inviting Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio office. 

Reporting to a dedicated and personable Managing Attorney, as an Immigration Paralegal, you will be required to analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for Attorney review. You will also handle straightforward client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status.

This is a full time, permanent role, for someone who is suitably experienced, with a strong work ethic, and empathy. 

But first, let us tell you more about your key responsibilities, as our preferred candidate: 

• Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during intake
• Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, as per strict deadlines for a range of NIVs and PERM applications (end to end)
• Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney in a timely manner
• Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis
• Draft responses to requests for evidence
• Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, and service requests
• Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national
• Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency
• Flag any ideas for process improvements and modifications to appropriate attorney/team leader
• Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required
• Contribute to positive team morale, even within a remote work environment
• Other relevant Paralegal duties, upon request. 

To APPLY for this role and be under consideration, you should ideally possess the following (please read carefully):

• 1+ full year(s) of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions
• A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach
• Experience with drafting H1B petitions and working through H1B CAP 
• Experience with drafting petitions for a range of other NIV & IV cases preferred: Ls, TNs, EB2s, EB3s, EB1-Cs, etc. and/or experience with drafting other green cards (I-140 and AOS, and end-to-end)
• Willingness to learn/be trained in cases you are less familiar with working on
• Experience working with 20-50 active cases at any one time (approximately)
• Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work
• Experience communicating directly with clients (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petitions
• Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and Industry
• Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).

CIP P.C. is a highly reputable Business Immigration law firm that focuses on offering its clients exceptional legal service and support, whilst ensuring a work-life balance for its employees. 

We look forward to receiving your application. Excellent employee benefits apply. 

Notice at Collection for California Applicants (who are willing to work onsite in Ohio): 
http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants

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