Hybrid Paralegal – Employment

at Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C.

• Job title: Paralegal – Employment
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Employment Immigration Paralegal supporting attorneys in filing employment-based immigration petitions. Managing case files, communication with clients, and ensuring compliance in complex immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status cases
• Draft and compile petitions, support letters, and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with USCIS and DOL requirements
• Coordinate and manage PERM labor certification processes, including prevailing wage requests and recruitment documentation
• Communicate with corporate clients and foreign nationals to gather required documentation and provide timely case updates
• Maintain and organize case files in case management systems, ensuring all records are complete and up to date
• Monitor case progress, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings and responses to RFEs and audits
• Conduct legal and procedural research related to employment-based immigration matters
• Prepare and review supporting documentation, including corporate documents, employee credentials, and compliance records
• Coordinate with government agencies such as USCIS, DOL, and consulates as needed
• Assist attorneys with audit responses, compliance matters, and client strategy discussions

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment-based immigration
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment immigration processes, including nonimmigrant visas and PERM labor certification
• Experience handling high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with corporate clients is preferred
• Bilingual (especially Spanish) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact employment immigration matters