Paralegal (Immigration) Job at Kirton McConkie PC, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Kirton McConkie PC
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

Kirton McConkie, a large Salt Lake City law firm, has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly skilled Paralegal to join its dynamic International/Immigration Team.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare visa petitions with team of legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Prepare applicants, including executives, for visa interviews.
  • Assist in resolving consular U.S. visa denials.
  • Assist clients in implementing the transfer of employees abroad.
  • Coordinate global work projects with local legal counsel outside the United States.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess:

  • Excellent technical and persuasive writing, communication, and analytical skills to independently review, draft, and prepare documents.
  • One year of experience with employment-based immigration, including PERM, nonimmigrant, or immigrant visa petitions is preferred.
  • Create positive client interactions through understanding and communicating information effectively in writing, by phone, by e-mail, or in person.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
  • An ability to manage and process a large volume of cases, set own work priorities, and meet work deadlines is essential.
  • Position requires discretion, independent judgment, and critical thinking skills.
  • Prior U.S. or foreign immigration experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Paralegal degree or Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Preference may be given to applicants with business immigration experience.

Competitive compensation (DOE) and excellent benefit package. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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