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Business Immigration Paralegal The Global Immigration Legal Team is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Paralegal with experience in employment-based immigration, specifically PERM and employment-based permanent residency (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, I-140, AOS) processes, as well as religious worker nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting with both nonimmigrant religious worker petitions, including Form I-129, and immigrant religious worker petitions, including Form I-360, and understand the documentation and case-management requirements associated with these matters. The ideal candidate will work closely with attorneys, HR partners, and foreign national employees to support the preparation, filing, and ongoing management of employment-based immigration matters. We're looking for a paralegal who can work well on their own but also thrives in a relaxed, supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities  Prepare draft PERM Form

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applications for attorney review, including working with employers to obtain job descriptions, drafting prevailing wage requests for attorney review, and assisting with the preparation of audit response packets.  Manage the full lifecycle of employment-based green card cases (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3), including I-140 immigrant petitions and I-485 adjustment of status filings.  Assist attorneys in preparing documentation for prevailing wage requests, recruitment steps, and labor certification filings.  Assist with the preparation and management of religious worker nonimmigrant petitions, including Form I-129, and religious worker immigrant petitions, including Form I-360.  Coordinate and organize supporting documentation for religious worker cases, including beneficiary, employer, organizational, and position-related documentation.  Communicate with clients, HR teams, religious organizations, and beneficiaries to gather required information and maintain accurate case records.  Track deadlines, monitor case progress, and ensure timely completion of all filings.  Maintain organized digital case files and update internal case management systems.  Conduct research on immigration regulations, USCIS and DOL updates, and case strategy issues as needed.  Support attorneys with responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny, and PERM audits. Qualifications  3+ years of experience in employment-based immigration, with demonstrated knowledge of PERM and related immigrant petition filings.  Experience with religious worker immigration matters, including both nonimmigrant religious worker petitions (I-129) and immigrant religious worker petitions (I-360), strongly preferred.  Strong understanding of U.S. immigration regulations, processes, and legal terminology.  Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.  Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.  Strong communication and client-service skills.  Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred. What We Offer  Competitive compensation and benefits package, starting salary at 70k with compensation negotiable based on experience.  Opportunity to work with a collaborative, supportive legal team.  Professional development and training opportunities.  Hybrid work options available after 1 year of employment. How to Apply Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant writing sample(s) to waynelawoffice@gmail.com Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Only applicants with employment based immigration experience will be considered. All candidates are

REQUIRED

to attach a cover letter and writing sample to be considered for the role. Please include a cover letter and writing sample in response to this question. If no cover letter or writing sample is provided, your application will not be considered."

Experience:

employment-based immigration: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Strafford, PA 19087