Paralegal

Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy business immigration practice in Chicago, Illinois. This hybrid opportunity combines substantive case support with close collaboration alongside attorneys, offering meaningful involvement in preparing employment-based immigration matters from intake through filing. The role is well suited to someone who is highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare employment-based immigration petitions and application materials, ensuring drafts are complete and ready for attorney review before submission.
• Organize supporting documentation, maintain accurate case files, and monitor matter progress across a high-volume caseload.
• Communicate with clients to gather signatures, obtain missing information, and help resolve case-related questions in coordination with attorneys.
• Use legal case management and document preparation tools to produce immigration forms, correspondence, and filing packages with accuracy and consistency.
• Review questionnaires and client records to help attorneys assess case strategy and eligibility for available immigration benefits.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and share practical recommendations that improve efficiency, consistency, and overall team processing.
• Track deadlines and filing requirements to help ensure timely preparation and movement of matters through each stage of the process. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in any field or completion of a Paralegal Certificate program.
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience supporting business immigration matters, including H-1B petitions and other employment-based applications.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working with legal document or case management software.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread clear correspondence and legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage detailed records, and prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
• Adaptable and self-directed, with the capacity to handle multiple assignments in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently.

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