Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.
We have an opening within Envoy's affiliated law firm, CIP, P.C. for a dedicated Paralegal (Business Immigration focus) to work on-site within our inviting Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio office. Reporting to a dedicated and personable Managing Attorney, as an Immigration Paralegal, you will be required to analyze information and documents and prepare/compile immigration petitions and applications for Attorney review. You will also handle straightforward client/foreign national communications regarding case processing and status.This is a full time, permanent role, for someone who is suitably experienced, with a strong work ethic, and empathy.
But first, let us tell you more about your key responsibilities, as our preferred candidate, you will be expected to:
- Ensure effective document intake: i.e., review documents for validity and sufficiently analyze immigration status based on documents provided during intake.
- Ensure accountability for the heavy drafting of case documents, statutory forms, and templated letters of support, as per strict deadlines for a range of NIVs and PERM Visa applications (end to end).
- Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney in a timely manner.
- Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis.
- Draft responses to requests for evidence.
- Coordinate with Client Support Specialists the printing, scanning, and posting of cases, as well as service requests.
- Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact, or directly with the foreign national.
- Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Flag any ideas for process improvements and modifications to appropriate attorney/team leader.
- Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required.
- Handle other relevant Paralegal duties, upon request.
To APPLY for this role and be under consideration, you should ideally possess the following (please read carefully):
- A genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
- Willingness to learn/be trained in all Business Immigration visa case types.
- Excellent written + verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
- Experience communicating directly with clients and colleagues in an in-office setting.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
- Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to adapt to state-of-the-art Envoy case processing software to monitor and record all visa petition.
- Minimum Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word).
- Positive approach to ensuring strong team morale.
CIP P.C.
is a highly reputable Business Immigration law firm that focuses on offering its clients exceptional legal service and support, whilst ensuring a work-life balance for its employees.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Excellent employee benefits apply.
Notice at Collection for California Applicants (who are willing to work onsite in Ohio):
http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants
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