Job Description
Job Description
Immigration Paralegal - Remote, USA
ALL ABOUT US
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Most recently, Energage named Eliassen Group a winner of the Top Workplaces Award, and we have been recognized as a US Best Managed Company. To learn more about our award-winning culture, visit the Eliassen Experience.
Job Summary:
The Immigration Paralegal handles and completes the day-to-day immigration requests that come through. The position provides high-level support to the internal offices as well as external customers (such as Suppliers and Consultants) by answering questions and providing necessary documents. This position also handles the H-1B, TN, and Green Card sponsorship process from implementation through completion.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
· Prepare verification of employment (VOE) letters
· Review work authorization documents for legitimacy and validity
· Partner with outside counsel to prepare, file and track non-immigrant visas
· Partner with outside counsel to prepare, file and track PERM labor certification cases and I-140 filings
· Create and maintain public access files
· Create STEM training plans
· Track visa expiration dates
· Track and maintain foreign student tax exemption list
· Serve as a point of contact for immigration related questions for internal and external customers
Additional Duties/Responsibilities:
· Aid in preparing presentations for training purposes
· Assist with maintaining the Immigration confidential tab as well as the Immigration tab on the Loop
· Stay informed on immigration policies, rules, and regulations
· Update appropriate audiences regarding immigration changes that impact our business
· Assist on special projects as needed
Required Skills & Abilities:
· Outstanding client service
· Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong organizational and administrative skills
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion
· Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability and logical thought process
· Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands to meet various deadlines
· Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Enthusiastic, proactive and positive attitude
· Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
· Self-motivated to produce quality, consistent work
· High level of integrity and honesty
· Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn other software programs quickly
· Flexibility to work overtime when necessary is needed
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of related experience with immigration matters
· Experience in the IT industry preferred
Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
The base salary rate will be commensurate with previous experience and relevant skills and knowledge.
This position includes additional variable compensation in the form of an annual/quarterly bonus opportunity.
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans, some with an Employer HSA contribution), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO consisting of 10 holidays, 5 sick days (or more if required by law in the state/locality where you work), 15+ days of vacation (based on tenure), bereavement leave, and 6-8 weeks paid maternity/disability leave and 2-4 weeks paid parental leave (based on tenure).