Business Immigration Paralegal
LHH, Cleveland, OH, United States
LHH is recruiting a Business Immigration Paralegal for the Cleveland Office of a regional law firm. This position is 90% remote. The business immigration paralegal prepares nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN, O-1) and immigrant (PERM, I-140, EB-1, I-485) visa petitions for corporate clients under attorney supervision. They manage high-volume caseloads, liaise between foreign nationals and government agencies (USCIS, DOL), prepare legal documentation, and ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Petition Preparation:
Draft and file complex nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions (H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140, I-485).
Client Communication:
Act as the primary contact for foreign nationals and HR managers, explaining legal processes and gathering documentation.
Document Preparation:
Draft comprehensive support letters, legal forms, and affidavits.
Research & Tracking:
Track regulatory changes, monitor processing times, and conduct research on complex immigration issues.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (required by many firms) and a paralegal certificate.
Experience:
Generally 1–3 years of specialized business immigration experience.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and immigration case management systems (INSZoom, LawLogix, Cerenade).
Core Competencies:
Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under strict deadlines.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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Key Responsibilities
Petition Preparation:
Draft and file complex nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions (H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140, I-485).
Client Communication:
Act as the primary contact for foreign nationals and HR managers, explaining legal processes and gathering documentation.
Document Preparation:
Draft comprehensive support letters, legal forms, and affidavits.
Research & Tracking:
Track regulatory changes, monitor processing times, and conduct research on complex immigration issues.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (required by many firms) and a paralegal certificate.
Experience:
Generally 1–3 years of specialized business immigration experience.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and immigration case management systems (INSZoom, LawLogix, Cerenade).
Core Competencies:
Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under strict deadlines.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
#J-18808-Ljbffr