Paralegal - Immigration Job at Stinson's, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Stinson's
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Summary

As a Paralegal you are a part of a team, working directly with Attorneys and other Paralegals representing employers in sponsoring foreign workers for immigration sponsorship. Primary responsibilities include assisting in case processing by preparing immigration forms, and drafting support letters and other correspondence to prepare for filing.The duties include interfacing with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.Critical competencies include organization, attention to detail, strong research and writing skills, ability to multi-task, and work in a fast pace environment to meet deadlines.

Required Education & Experience

Completion of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and not less than one year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern, or (b) one to five years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal;
  • AND, in addition to (a) or (b), Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred.
Preferred Education & Experience
  • Law Firm experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in the following areas preferred:
    • PERM labor certification process and recruitment;
    • EB-2, EB-3, and EB-1 permanent residence applications;
    • L-1 petitions for individual and blanket petitions;
    • H-1B and Labor Condition Applications and compliance; and
    • TN, O-1 petition preparation.
Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Paralegal (75%)
    • Perform intake and case initiation once matter is assigned.
    • Draft Petitions/Applications and file with government agency.
    • Write detailed persuasive letters.
    • Analyze immigration documents of foreign national employee and family members.
    • Analyze the position requirements provided by the corporate client.
    • Maintain client contact information.
    • Provide status updates.
    • File documents in proper order.
    • Update case management system.
    • Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
    • Build knowledge of Firm and client processes.
  • General and Administrative (25%)
    • Responsible for time entry, scanning, emailing, scheduling, and handling mail.
    • Update visa and expiration reports.
    • Assist in Firm marketing for practice area.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
  • A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Minimal travel may be expected for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email Talent@stinson.com.

By submitting this application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within this application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Tags

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