Jr. Paralegal - H-2B
Jr. Paralegal - H-2B
Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Framingham, MA • H-2B
Description
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Pabian Law is a natural immigration law firm headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. At Pabian Law, we focus on simplifying the immigration process. We pride ourselves on our commitment to successfully procure visas and green cards (U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency) for our clients while taking the time to understand our clients’ unique needs and goals.
Pabian Law is proud to be recognized for our hard work, client dedication, and our fast and efficient results. Are you ready to join our amazing team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Paralegal to join our firm!
If you are highly driven, enjoy a fast-paced work environment, love contributing to having an impact, and accomplishing great things, then we want you on our team!
The job duties & responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with attorneys, other immigration paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure that work is completed prior to deadlines assigned by attorney;
- Continually monitoring all assigned cases for “red flags” (missing, inaccurate or incomplete documentation, etc.) and reporting them to attorney;
- Maintaining an accurate status list of all open matters and continually taking action to move them forward;
- Reviewing supporting documents provided by clients and ensuring that they contain the required information;
- Editing documents provided by client (to be reviewed and approved by attorney);
- Corresponding with clients regarding case status and non-legal questions involving their cases (ex: what additional documents are needed/case status/etc.);
- Maintaining a client status list;
- Performing other related duties as assigned;
- Contributing to maintaining positive team morale; and
- Acting as an ambassador for the mission, values, and standards of behavior for the firm.
Firm Overview
Pabian Law was launched in 2013 with a clear goal: provide outstanding immigration legal services to companies and organizations across the United States through a responsive, friendly, and clear and understandable model. Today, we have grown to represent clients with operations in all 50 states who rely on our team to secure visas and immigration benefits for their cherished foreign national staff.
Pabian Law has three immigration practice areas.
Our nationally-renowned Hospitality Seasonal H-2B Visa Practice Area is our fastest growing practice area. Pabian Law is considered by many around the United States to be the leading practice focusing on this type of law. We work with high-end resorts, hotels, private clubs, and ski areas daily to provide solutions for their seasonal staffing struggles.
Our Corporate Practice is an industry leader in providing the highest-level of customer service and practical advice to our clients. Due to demand for our services, our corporate practice has expanded rapidly, resulting in our assisting leading-edge companies and organizations to sponsor foreign nationals in emerging fields such as science, technology, engineering, math, hospitality, analytics and others for visa status and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency.
Finally, our sports practice is one of the largest in scope in the country, representing clients primarily in hockey and soccer from coast to coast. We represent sports leagues, teams, player representation agencies, and athletes in visa and green card matters.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required (no JD or JD candidates please)
- Legal experience is NOT required (we will teach you)!
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates professional conduct and presence
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to demonstrate support for organizational change
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite