Paralegal (Remote)

Pittsburgh area immigration law firm is in need of an experienced Paralegal.  Selected candidate will assist in preparing and filing petitions and applications with a heavy focus on employment-based cases for submission to USCIS, DOL and DOS. 

Duties to include:

·        Draft forms and letters for visa applications and petitions and related

·        Analyze and review case details and determine future actions

·        Liase with relevant government agencies

·        Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced

·        Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS or other appropriate agency

·        Conduct quality assurance review of immigration filings

·        Coordinate translation of foreign documents, equivalency and evaluations of foreign degrees and work experience

·        Maintain computer databases and monitor reports related to caseload management of immigration matters

·        Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times and consular appointment issues

·        Monitor immigration related publications and websites for new and trends

·        Set up new cases in system and prepare engagement letters

Requirements:

·        2+ years of related paralegal support experience (Immigration law experience preferred)

·        Proficient MSOffice and general PC/tech skills

·        Bachelors degree preferred

·        Professional verbal and written communication skills

·        Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills