Job Description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Immigration Practice Group as a Business Immigration Specialist located in our Atlanta office.

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Atlanta office, on a in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to our Practice Group Manager.

The Business Immigration Specialist position will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys in our highly specialized Immigration Department. Will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters, including preparing various immigration forms and applications. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentors more junior paralegals and case coordinators, to include providing training, answering questions, and explaining team processes, as needed
• Prepares petitions/applications for various immigrant visa processes (PERM, I-140, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visa processes (H-1B, L, E-1/2/3, TN, O-1, J, etc.);
• Prepares responses to request for evidence (RFE) for attorney review
• Manages own caseload, processing, and distributing of essential documents
• Maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
• Maintains oversight of individual caseload
• Creates and maintains reports as needed
• Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews, and assists with submission of DS-160 applications
• Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
• Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
• Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
• Assists with other department activities as needed, performs additional administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned/needed

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including clients, management staff and support staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal certification required
• Minimum of 7 years International Immigration experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Immigration practice area
• Experience in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas

Technology

• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Familiar with immigration case management systems
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.