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Overview
Position Summary: Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees. Our Columbia office has an opportunity for a Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice. Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of petitions and visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys. We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development. This is an onsite role within our Columbia, SC office. Candidates should reside locally to the Columbia area. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Under attorney supervision, prepare and file petitions and visa applications. Compile and analyze case facts, draft correspondence, and maintain and organize client documentation. Communicate directly with multiple attorneys to coordinate case strategy and deadlines.
Requirements
Degree from an accredited college or university and/or paralegal certification is required. Strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to work independently toward team goals. Outstanding organizational skills. Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at jess.lindsey@ogletreedeakins.com with “Business Immigration Paralegal I - Columbia" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence on behalf of foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Position Summary: Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees. Our Columbia office has an opportunity for a Business Immigration Paralegal to join their fast-paced business immigration practice. Under attorney supervision, the immigration paralegal is responsible for the preparation and filing of petitions and visa applications. The paralegal compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation, and communicates directly with multiple attorneys. We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development. This is an onsite role within our Columbia, SC office. Candidates should reside locally to the Columbia area. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Under attorney supervision, prepare and file petitions and visa applications. Compile and analyze case facts, draft correspondence, and maintain and organize client documentation. Communicate directly with multiple attorneys to coordinate case strategy and deadlines.
Requirements
Degree from an accredited college or university and/or paralegal certification is required. Strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to work independently toward team goals. Outstanding organizational skills. Strong proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, INSZoom, and document management systems.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at jess.lindsey@ogletreedeakins.com with “Business Immigration Paralegal I - Columbia" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services for employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence on behalf of foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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