Paralegal - Immigration
Company: Phelps Dunbar LLP
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The
Paralegal in the Immigration practice will perform immigration
legal duties under the supervision and direction of the attorneys
in the New Orleans office.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:Familiar with all types of immigration practices
including employment based, individual and family-based petitions
and applications.Experience with H-2A and H-2B case documentation
and procedure for agriculture and other temp workers.Provide
support to the attorneys in the preparation and filing of petitions
and applications with federal government agencies.Experience in
preparing H-1B visa petitions.Experience with PERM cases.Provide
consult on immigration audits including pleading clips,
recruitment, calendaring, and familiarity with immigration
forms.Organize and maintain files from the inception of the case
through the completion.Interact with various government and court
officials as well as with clients.Maintain attorney calendars with
case deadlines.Education and Experience Required:A minimum of a
high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree
and a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant
prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the
educational requirements.2+ years experience and the ability to
manage immigration case management software is required.Must have a
high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office
Suite and a working knowledge of a document management
system.Experience using electronic resources is strongly
preferred.Excellent time management, organizational abilities and
strong proofreading skills are also required.Performance
Measures:Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above,
both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.Ability to meet
firm billing requirements.Knowledge of support technology utilized
in practice area.Ability to work independently; degree of
motivation and initiative.Dependability and cooperation with
attorneys, clients and other support staff.Ability to meet required
deadlines.Salary: $0 $0
Keywords: Phelps Dunbar LLP, Shreveport , Paralegal - Immigration, Legal , Shreveport, Louisiana
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