Description

Robert Half is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join an award winning law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the immigration process, mastery of multiple case types, and the ability to interact effectively with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead client communications via email and phone under the direction of a Senior Paralegal/Attorney.

• Provide guidance to clients regarding proprietary systems and case processing.

• Input services rendered to clients and send to accounting for processing.

• Demonstrate competence in handling a variety of case types with increasing levels of independence.

• Evaluate cases, relay concerns, and proactively escalate to the appropriate team members.

• Prepare forms, letters, documents, and correspondence for attorney review; adapt tools and resources for casework which deviates from templates.

• Manage the status of all filed applications and petitions and finalize documents after attorney review.

• Use document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework as per policy.

• Prepare internal caseload reports for management.

• Conduct 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 and alert Senior Paralegal and/or attorney regarding potential process delays/problems.

  Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Paralegal role or similar legal support function.

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and management.

• Experience with Case Management Software to oversee and track legal proceedings.

• Familiarity with LexisNexis for legal research and case law studies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.

• Experience handling Billing Functions within a legal setting.

• Ability to manage calendars and coordinate appointments, court dates, and deadlines.

• Experience in Claim Administration, specifically within the context of legal cases.

• Knowledge of Employment-Based Immigration laws and procedures.

• Proficiency in using a Management System to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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