Portland, ME, Full-time, On-Site
Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Immigration Paralegal Assistant to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with research projects, responses to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Requests for Evidence, FOIA requests, and reports.
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with submitting Service Requests to USCIS for petitions that are outside normal processing times.
- Assists in I-9 audits.
- Assists in USDOJ audits by printing and organizing documents.
- Creates case in INSZoom and sends questionnaires through INSZoom portal.
- Organizes files for paralegals.
- Prints, compiles, proofreads work visa and permanent residence petitions completed by paralegals for attorney review.
- Prepares Congressional inquiries.
- Prepares and prints filing fee checks.
Requirements
- Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use: phone system including voicemail and conference calling; copier; scanner; fax; and printer; and a working knowledge of time entry systems.
- Possesses good clerical skills including typing, word processing, mail and contact management, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
The hourly rate range for this position is $20.73 - $25.13. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Why Join Us
At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.
We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.
Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.
