Immigration Paralegal; PERM

Overview

Job Title: Paralegal (PERM)

Location: Hybrid, San Francisco, CA

Pay Range: $31-40 per hour

Firm: Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC, a nationally recognized San Francisco (FiDi) business immigration law firm, has an opening for a full-time Paralegal on its PERM/I-140/AOS team.

The paralegal is responsible for document preparation, research, and case management under the supervision of an attorney. To be successful in this role, a paralegal must have strong communication and legal writing skills. This is a hybrid role.

• Support an attorney in all phases of the PERM labor certification process, including carrying out recruitment and drafting ETA Form 9089
• Prepare and file PERM-based I-140s, I-130s, I-485s and related applications, DS-260s, re-entry permits, permanent residency card renewals, and naturalization applications with the appropriate U.S. government agencies
• Correspond with clients to gather documents and information; answer questions about their visa processes
• Use case management system/database and project management skills to monitor case milestones, follow up with clients, and meet both legal and client-relations deadlines
• Organize and maintain case documents, databases, files, and subject-matter resources following the firm’s standard procedures
• Produce error-free forms, correspondence, and related legal work products including applications and petitions
• Properly assemble applications and petitions and ensure correct and timely filings
• Other tasks as required to meet client and firm needs
• Participate in team meetings

• Desire to learn and grow in the field of immigration law.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize your workload.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
• Strong writing; ability to communicate effectively and precisely.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience as defined by California Business and Professions Code § 6450(c).
• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience preparing PERMs, PERM-based I-140s, and AOS applications
• INSZoom experience is a plus

• Small-firm collegiality with big-firm benefits.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Training and open-door support.
• Work with top professionals in the field, and great clients.

Does this sound like the type of law firm where you can thrive? If so, apply now for consideration: email your resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).