Virtual Business Immigration Paralegal
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Are you a seasoned business immigration paralegal with H1B experience? Do you have a skill for details and a passion for delivering impeccable service? Equivity, a pioneering name in providing specialized virtual assistance across the US, invites you to be a part of our dedicated team!
Why Equivity?
Comprehensive Benefits: We don’t just promise a job;we offer a great place to work. Enjoy medical, vision, and dental benefits along with sick days. In addition to an employee assistance program (EAP), take advantage of employee discounts, expense reimbursements, and an employee savings account.
Growth Opportunities: Equivity stands out for its commitment to employee growth. Demonstrate consistent performance and dedication to working with our clients, and you may be eligible for pay increases in as little as three months! With us, every endeavor is an opportunity for recognition and growth.
Position Overview:
We are keen on welcoming a virtual paralegal who:
- Holds expertise in H1B visas- experience with other employment visas a plus
- Comes with a minimum of three years of business immigration experience.
- Has been engaged in a law firm setting within the past six months.
- Is technologically proficient, especially with Word, Excel, Adobe, and preferably with immigration software like DocketWise.
About Equivity:
Equivity provides virtual assistance to clients across the United States, with specialties in administrative, marketing, and paralegal support services. Equivity works closely with our clients to provide them with virtual paralegals who are experienced in their field and have successfully worked in a remote or virtual environment. Our rich portfolio possesses clients ranging from solo legal practitioners to multi-partner law firms across varied law specialties. Our virtual paralegals are not just employees;they are the pillars of our esteemed organization, working autonomously and fostering valued relationships with our clientele.
You can expect to:
- Operate with significant independence.
- Be responsible for maintaining timely communication with clients between 9am –6pm with a close responsiveness commitment.
- Experience the freedom and flexibility of working from the comfort of your home.
The selected paralegal will come on board as a W-2 employee (not a 1099 independent contractor), with availability up to 35 hours per week.
Come discover the opportunities that await at Equivity! We welcome applicants throughout the US!
If you want to learn more about Equivity’s world visit www.equivityva.com
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of recent (within the last six months) experience working with H1B visas
- Strong knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and procedures, particularly related to H1B visas
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to think critically
- A high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Proficiency in using legal software and databases
- Experience with immigration software like DocketWise.
- Expert proficiency in utilizing all programs within Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Availability to respond to requests within an hour during the hours of 9 AM –6 PM Monday –Friday
- Your own laptop and smart phone with broadband access to Internet
These skills would be a plus:
- Experience with other business immigration visas
- Experience with family immigration visas
Equivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equivity is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Equivity are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national original, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Equivity will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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