<p>Burr & Forman LLP seeks a full-time, experienced immigration paralegal. This role will provide critical support to the firm's immigration practice through the preparation, filing, and tracking of various immigration applications and petitions. The position will preferably be resident in our Bluffton, SC, Greenville, SC, Columbia, SC, or Charleston, SC office. A flexible schedule may possibly be considered. When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients' legal needs and advance their business objectives. If you are interested in joining a highly-collaborative, growth-minded organization, consider applying today.</p> <p>KEY CONTRIBUTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Prepare visa applications and petitions for business and employment-based immigration cases. </li><li>Compile and analyze complex case facts and documents, prepare reports and other relevant immigration documents. </li><li>Maintain and manage case files including tracking of cases, determining related deadlines, and responding to status inquiries. </li><li>Extensive communication with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and government agencies. </li><li>Draft immigration correspondence including support letters and other key documents for attorney review. </li><li>Other responsibilities as necessary to deliver bottom-line results and exceptional client service. </li></ul> <p>THE ESSENTIALS</p> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or degree, and/or appropriate combination of education/experience. </li><li>Two+ years of immigration experience. </li><li>Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive, and desire to take ownership. </li><li>Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations. </li><li>Work collaboratively as a member of the team and a variety of audiences. </li><li>Excellent writing, proofreading, and research skills. </li><li>Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint with knowledge of LawLogix or other immigration software a plus. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.</p> <p>Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.</p>