Greenspoon Marder LLP
Immigration Paralegal needed in our New York office. The Immigration Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the Immigration practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. The Paralegal will be expected to track and record their own billable time. Minimum of three years' experience working with Immigration in a law firm environment.
Duties And Responsibilities
Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes
Draft RFEs and PERM applications and audit responses, and drafting and filing large volumes of immigrant and non‑immigrant petitions, including H‑1B, L, O and E’s
Assist with case administration for I‑9 audits and Notices of Inspection
Prepare and assemble binders for submission to the government and clients
Maintain templates for submissions and ensure uniformity with filing
Communicate with clients to receive case relevant documentation
Copy, scan and upload packages for filing including all NIV and IV filings, withdrawals, and PERM applications
Navigate the case management system to include updating of processes and information
Prepare withdrawals and Premium Process upgrade requests
Prepare approval packages to ship original approval notices to FN
Add USCIS notices and other correspondence to files
Track I‑94 travel records
Send calendar reminders regarding PERM expiration dates to appropriate team member(s)
Process expense reports and invoices in ChromeRiver and coordinate check requests. Process and maintain conference calls and follow ups
Assist with mail and correspondence, and ensure scanning and updating expiration reports
Organize and schedule meetings, calls, and videoconferences for attorneys
Receive and organize mail and government correspondence, to include preparing FedEx labels
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
Firm‑paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
Firm pays 100% of employee‑only premium for dental insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents
Firm pays 100% of employee‑only premium for vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents
Tax‑advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
Long‑Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 paid holidays (in 2025)
Generous PTO for full‑time employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution
The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000-$85,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Greenspoon Marder is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Duties And Responsibilities
Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes
Draft RFEs and PERM applications and audit responses, and drafting and filing large volumes of immigrant and non‑immigrant petitions, including H‑1B, L, O and E’s
Assist with case administration for I‑9 audits and Notices of Inspection
Prepare and assemble binders for submission to the government and clients
Maintain templates for submissions and ensure uniformity with filing
Communicate with clients to receive case relevant documentation
Copy, scan and upload packages for filing including all NIV and IV filings, withdrawals, and PERM applications
Navigate the case management system to include updating of processes and information
Prepare withdrawals and Premium Process upgrade requests
Prepare approval packages to ship original approval notices to FN
Add USCIS notices and other correspondence to files
Track I‑94 travel records
Send calendar reminders regarding PERM expiration dates to appropriate team member(s)
Process expense reports and invoices in ChromeRiver and coordinate check requests. Process and maintain conference calls and follow ups
Assist with mail and correspondence, and ensure scanning and updating expiration reports
Organize and schedule meetings, calls, and videoconferences for attorneys
Receive and organize mail and government correspondence, to include preparing FedEx labels
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
Firm‑paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annually
Firm pays 100% of employee‑only premium for dental insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents
Firm pays 100% of employee‑only premium for vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents
Tax‑advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
Long‑Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 paid holidays (in 2025)
Generous PTO for full‑time employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution
The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000-$85,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Greenspoon Marder is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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