Immigration Paralegal Manager
About the Role
Position: Immigration Paralegal Manager (Global Law Firm)
Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid)
Company: Global AM100 Law Firm
Comp Package: Base salary up to 175K, overtime eligibility, full benefits package, 401K, PTO, bonus eligibility, etc
Summary for Immigration Paralegal Manager:
Were seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join a globally recognized AM100 law firm known for its strong culture, high-caliber work, and significant client visibility; in this role, youll support attorneys on a high-volume business immigration caseload while enjoying autonomy in managing matters, direct exposure to complex filings, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities for Immigration Paralegal:
- Prepare and compile immigration petitions and applications across multiple visa categories including H-1B, L, E, TN, O-1, PERM, and I-140 matters
- Manage day-to-day activity for large business immigration client portfolios and oversee assigned support team members
- Serve as a primary client contact, communicating case updates, procedural guidance, and immigration solutions while managing escalations as needed
- Collaborate with attorneys to manage team workflows, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely completion of filings and client deliverables
- Lead and mentor paralegals and administrative staff through training, onboarding, performance feedback, and process guidance
- Maintain oversight of case management systems, client communications, and immigration filings with government agencies
- Prepare and monitor immigration applications, petitions, client submissions, and reporting while tracking case progress and potential processing delays
- Support large-scale client projects and program initiatives by coordinating communications, filing strategies, and workflow management
Requirements for Immigration Paralegal:
- Bachelors degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience required
- 7+ years of corporate immigration paralegal experience within a law firm environment
- 5+ years of managing and reviewing work of junior and mid-level paralegals
- Experience preparing immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional client-facing ability
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with immigration case management systems (e.g., INSZoom) preferred
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