Sr. Immigration Paralegal I in Richardson, TX| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Sr. Immigration Paralegal I

Location : Texas - Richardson
Refer to Job # KMLI803660


Sr. Immigration Paralegal I The candidate provides general support to Paralegals and Attorneys with a variety of tasks and activities. Assists in the preparation of documents and applications while learning how to communicate with clients; works with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law matters; frequently communicates with assignees and HR contacts, often serving as main point of contact; provides guidance to assignees and HR contacts regarding proprietary systems and case processing; understands multiple communication procedures and requirements for assignees and HR contacts; reviews work of Immigration Assistants/Paralegals; inputs client services rendered and sends to Accounting for processing; demonstrates mastery of multiple case types, continually builds on knowledge and develops expertise in new areas; independently handles cases; teaches and mentors others; coordinates flow of cases and oversees project; processes a high volume of cases and works on cases of increasing complexity and variation; coordinates work for a major client and/or multiple client(s), and is responsible for an increasingly larger scope of work; evaluates problematic cases and proactive provides strategies and/or solutions to issues, partnering with Attorney as needed; prepares forms, letters, documents and correspondence for attorney review; adapts tools and resources for casework which deviates from templates; applies knowledge of BAL practices and contributes new best practices and contributes new best practices; leverages BAL expertise to partner with Knowledge Management in developing new materials; manages status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review; utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework as per BAL policy; reviews work of Immigration Assistants/Paralegals; prepares internal caseload reports for management; generates in-depth reports for internal and external use to serve as effective quality assurance and to assist in client management. Manipulates the date for attorney review; shares process flow with assignees; Identifies problematic cases and discusses strategies and/or solutions with Attorney, and at times prepares memos for an attorney; performs independent research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.; reviews research performed by others; initiates contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information alerts attorney regarding potential process delays/problems and ensures these are addressed and resolved; provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information; acts as a mentor and guide on a day-to-day basis for team members; provides developmental feedback to others directly related to work on specific area dos practice; involves team members in achieving project goals and timelines as a way to learn and contribute to the process, and provides an orientation to new employees. Evaluates content and delivery methods for training programs. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and PL certificate from an ABA-approved program. Must have 5+ years of U.S. corporate immigration experience and 1+ years of law-related experience under a licensed attorney. Should have received performance reviews at the Excellent A? level in the areas of Quality, Quantity, and Professionalism for the past two years; mastery of Paralegal skills; proven ability to handle a high volume of cases; proven ability to become thoroughly proficient in handling complex, challenging, and VIP cases; proven ability to manage corporate clients as it relates to the area of specialization; comprehensive knowledge of Team practice; ability to quickly absorb, learn and become skilled at a variety of legal work and ability to effectively communicate policies/procedures/protocols.
 
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