US Paralegal | London Office

Leading boutique immigration law firm in London, UK is looking for two paralegals to join its US immigration team. Duties for both roles include drafting and preparing documents, reviewing supporting documents, collating applications, petitions and correspondence, researching, liaising with clients and government bodies, updating supervising lawyers and working with support staff.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in US business immigration
  • experience working on full-range of nonimmigrant petitions, including L-1, E-1/E-2, H-1B, E-3 and O-1, and on immigrant petitions and green card applications
  • strong writing and communication skills
  • high-level attention to detail
  • ability to manage time effectively and prioritize a varied workload, while working well under pressure
  • have a helpful/flexible demeanor with a team orientated ‘can do’ attitude
  • possess a business-like professional manner
  • show initiative, take responsibility and ownership of tasks and be proactive
  • demonstrate flair, imagination and a willingness to assist the team with any tasks outside the job description when required

The following experience is preferred but not essential:

  • experience with PERM
  • experience with consular immigration matters
  • experience with family-based immigration matters

We operate a hybrid working system with the ability to work from home two core days per week. Ideally, the candidate will be London-based although we may consider remote working and/or immigration sponsorship for qualified applicants.

Benefits from Day 1 of your employment:

  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension up to 5% matched employer contribution
  • Life insurance in respect of death in service
  • Long term sickness cover
  • Bupa health and dental insurance
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Flexible holiday benefit (buy/sell up to one week of holiday per year)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Membership to the meditation app, Headspace

To apply, please email your resume, a writing sample, and cover letter stating your salary requirements to careers@lauradevine.com with the subject line US PARALEGAL

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