LHH is assisting a downtown Houston Law Firm find a Temporary Immigration Paralegal. Candidates should have a comprehensive knowledge of the immigration process, mastery of multiple case types, and comfortable with client interaction.

Benefits:

• Salary ranges from $35 - $40 per hour
• Only work 40 hours per week
• 12 month assignment but could go longer depending on performance

Parking is not paid for by the Firm. Might be able to get part of it paid.

Requirements:

• Must have EB5 and EB2 investor visa experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of U.S. business immigration experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Experience in preparing nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions/applications.
• Working proficiency with Word, Outlook, and a document management system. Firm uses iManage so that would be preferable.
• Energetic
• Tech-savvy

**Please do not apply if you only have Family immigration or Global immigration experience.**

Responsibilities:

• Preparing nonimmigrant petitions/applications and support letters for attorney review in a timely manner.
• Successfully managing multiple matters that are in various stages of preparation.
• Ability to review documents/information to assist attorney(s) in issue-spotting as well as monitoring all matters filed and pending to escalate when irregularities occur.
• Utilizing internal data management technology to maintain current records and provide regular reporting for client and internal use.
• Communicating clearly and concisely either in writing or verbally with clients, internal parties, or government agencies.

If you qualify, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance