Overview
Business Paralegal Non-Immigrant Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA at Affinity Executive Search
Position: Business Paralegal – (Employment-Based Non-Immigrant Visa)
Job description:
The Paralegal oversees the end-to-end process for employment-based visa applications and family-based immigration petitions, ensuring regulatory compliance and clear communication USCIS/DOL & Stakeholders/Clients. The Paralegal will also be responsible for updating clients on visa status and maintaining requirements related to client visas, informing the clients on best practices and procedures and maintaining meticulous documentation and accurate records of all filings, approvals, supplemental required documentation and compliance.
Key
Responsibilities:
Prepare, review, and file a range visa applications, including non-immigrant applications (EB 1-5, TN, H-1B, J’s, O’s , OPT, EAD) and family-based immigrant (I-140, I-485, I-130, I-765) petitions.
Conduct research on immigration law pertinent to each client’s need for employment-based visa approvals.
Maintain accurate records of all filings, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with USCIS, DOL, and DOS regulations throughout all casework.
Track and report case progress, meeting deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs).
Distribute approval packets and provide guidance for consular appointments and travel.
Qualifications:
MUST be able to reliably commute to the office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (5 days per week for 3-month probationary period)
Remote/Hybrid schedules and pay increases will be considered after a 3-month probationary period
Associate’s degree in legal studies or subsequent legal experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience managing high-volume visa processing and immigration applications/petitions.
Proficiency in USCIS/DOL electronic filing systems and electronic document management software
Strong organizational and communication skills with adeptness in writing and technology
Bilingual required (Spanish), Multilingual preferred (Portuguese, Chinese, Tagalog, Korean, Russian, etc.)
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Employer Value Proposition:
The firm was founded in 2023 by an 10th year Attorney and her mother to serve the South Florida Business & Civil community and is experiencing tremendous growth, with over a dozen staff and 2 practicing Attorneys. This is a great opportunity to join an upwardly mobile firm that has the potential to provide great benefit to your career and lifestyle!
Salary Type :
Hourly
Salary Min : $ 24
Salary Max : $ 37
Currency Type : USD
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Title: Business Paralegal Non-Immigrant
Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Paralegal, Legal Secretary)
