Paralegal

Jackson Lewis LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law and related litigation. With 48 offices and almost 700 attorneys, Jackson Lewis is seeking a Paralegal for the Washington DC Region office.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Paralegal for the immigration group
• Enter employee/employer data into Immigration Tracker Database
• Prepare immigrant and non immigrant visa applications and petitions for corporate clients
• Liaison with CBP (Customs & Borders Protection) and USCIS
• Assist attorneys in obtaining non immigrant and immigrant visas from client intake to closing of matters
• Knowledge of DTE or other attorney billing system
• Conduct legal research for immigration matters
• Maintain/organize client files
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Educational Requirements:
• High school diploma required, 4-yr. college degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
• Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Creative problem solving skills, must be able to work independently, ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with attorneys and support staff, strong client service attitude
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary

The Washington DC Region office of Jackson Lewis is located in Reston, VA.

Jackson Lewis LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please see our web-site for more information on Jackson Lewis – www.jacksonlewis.com.