About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Atlanta, GA - Brookhaven, GA 30319Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Admin - ClericalMHS is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and proactive full-time Business Immigration Paralegal at our Brookhaven office. This ideal candidate would have a minimum of 1+ years of experience with Business Immigration Law practice, with tasks including preparing immigrant and non-immigrant employment-based cases (i.e. H-1B, L-1, AOS, I-140, PERM, E-2 and TN), as well as some family-based and naturalization cases; and communications for corporate clients, including discussing pending and new immigration processes with client, tracking immigration expiration dates and answering basic immigration process questions (i.e. timeframes, process flows, etc.).
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense. MHS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and we have over 80 attorneys in our seven offices located in Atlanta, Carlsbad, Costa Mesa, Chicago, Dallas, Sacramento, and New York City. Our attorneys work with some of the largest employers in the United States and have extensive experience providing day to day employment related advice and defending clients faced with any kind of labor and/or employment claim.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead communication and coordinate with clients to gather required documents for filing applications.
Draft forms and support letters for review by attorneys and senior team members;
Prepare petition and application packages for final review and signature by attorneys before submission to government agencies;
Organize and maintain accurate records in immigration case management systems for all assigned matters;
Review intake documentation needed for specific case types to ensure accuracy and completeness;
Identify problematic cases and discuss strategies and/or solutions with Sr. Paralegal/Attorney.
Perform case matter billing duties.
Manage status of all filed applications and finalize documents.
Perform research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.
Initiate contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information; alert Sr. Paralegal/Attorney regarding potential process delays/problems.
Prepare internal caseload reports for management.
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Competitive salary
Year-end bonus
401(k) employer matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time-off
Referral program
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience.
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
1+ years of business immigration experience.
Bachelor’s degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with Docketwise, Immigration Tracker, or similar immigration case management software is highly desired.
Knowledge of Adobe (or similar) software and ability to create, edit, modify, redact, and protect pdf files.
Ability to execute and work well with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and ability to catch errors and correct work and the work of others
Superior client service skills
Effectively able to prioritize cases, caseload and other assigned tasks (i.e. projects, company management responsibilities, etc.)
Ability to meet deadlines and goals
Other facts
About Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Carlsbad, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Sacramento, making us geographically and strategically poised to deliver quality legal support across the country. We have a highly flexible representation model that enables us to provide quality representation and impeccable service to business management of publicly traded and private companies in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.
Attorneys at Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP have extensive experience in a wide variety of legal practices focusing on employment litigation and labor relations. They present creative solutions to complex business cases and offer sophisticated advice for decision-making strategies to businesses in need of sound representation.
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP focuses on the defense of employers in litigation and administrative matters involving all types of labor and employment related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-hour, restrictive covenants, affirmative action, and related matters. We provide our clients with day-to-day advice regarding policies, procedures, counseling, labor relations and all other human resources issues. We also conduct training for employers and management groups regarding current labor and employment issues, compliance, and other relevant issues that have an impact in today's business climate.
What you'll do
- The Business Immigration Paralegal will lead communication with clients to gather necessary documents for applications and prepare petition packages for attorney review. They will also manage case records and perform research related to immigration processes.
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