Jia Law Group (JLG) is a full-service boutique law firm headquartered in New York City with branches in California and China. We are seeking to hire an experienced paralegal to join our business immigration team. This position presents exciting opportunities to grow in a versatile environment and gain firsthand training in immigration practices and client relationship management.
Support from the Firm:
- Cross departmental collaboration and assistance
- Professional development in which the firm proudly sponsors learning courses applicable to subjects in direct correlation to field of practice
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Beautiful office space located in Financial District, Manhattan
- Visa sponsorship for the ideal candidate
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Respond to inquiries and contribute to consultations with potential and existing clients
- Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the United States
- Assist case attorney with case intaking, establishing and troubleshooting case strategy, preparing immigration applications or petitions
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, assist with case review and oversee the status of cases through utilization of case management systems
- Be aware of all client profile changes, paying close attention to business opportunities
- Update client database regarding any changes in contact information
- Work closely in a team environment and effectively communicate case progress and issues with attorneys, legal assistants, and the Business Development Department
- Have the exciting opportunity to work with our Legal Tech team on AI product development
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of immigration experience required, business immigration law preferred
- Minimum of bachelor s degree required
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to serve as primary liaison between clients and attorneys
- Must be able to work independently and meet assigned deadlines
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different personalities and temperaments in the firm
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Jia Law Group is an equal opportunity employer basing its hiring decisions on business needs and the best qualified candidates available. Jia Law Group does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin or any other protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.
For additional information about our firm please visit www.jialawgroup.com