Legal Writer
Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
Salary Commensurate with Immigration Law Related Experience, Graduate Degree, and/or Paralegal Experience
We are looking for like-minded individuals who champion our core values.
Repair the World
Improve the lives of our employees, clients, and community at large.
Demonstrate Kindness
In every interaction
Advocate Relentlessly
Persevere so that others can achieve their dreams.
Strive for Excellence
Produce superior quality work.
Practice Intellectual Curiosity
Learn and explore the world to improve self and craft.
Primary Duties:
- Draft documents for visa applications, petitions, applications for permanent residence, labor certification applications and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with business and individual clients and coworkers.
- Analyze and review case details to determine future actions.
- Assist with online application processes, including in PERM, FLAG and/or CEAC databases and consular processing of immigrant petitions through NVC.
- Liaise with government agencies including USCIS, CBP, DOS and/or DOL.
- Gather and analyze evidence, review, and organize information and files and conduct quality assurance review of filings.
- Revise job descriptions, client advisories related to developments in the field and other written communication pieces.
- Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS and other agencies.
- Coordinate translation of various documents
- Perform administrative duties related to new client intake.
- Maintain calendar of filing deadlines, processing times, etc. and manage caseload.
- Focus on professional development and stay informed on immigration law trends and news, sharing information with others.
- Work as part of a team and assist coworkers, as needed.
