Job Description
Join an Award-Winning Midsize Law Firm
Join an award-winning midsize law firm in their immigration practice group. This mid-sized firm has offices across the US and about 200 attorneys total. They're headquarted in NY and known for their work in immigration, litigation, corporate and finance, and entertainment.
Job Description
Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications, including O-1, P-1, and related visa types.
Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
Draft legal documents, including correspondence and case summaries.
Coordinate with clients and attorneys to gather necessary case information.
Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with deadlines.
Track and monitor case progress, providing regular updates to attorneys and clients.
Assist in responding to government inquiries and requests for additional evidence.
Stay updated on immigration regulations and policies relevant to professional athletes.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Sports Immigration Paralegal should have:
- a Bachelor's degree.
- 2+ years of experience with immigration law, particularly O-1 and P-1 visas.
- Experience with consular processing strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
- Effective communication skills for client and attorney interactions.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with legal research tools and case management software.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $90,000 USD.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a specialized area of legal practice in New York.
- Hybrid work opportunity with 2 days a week to work from home.
- Collaborative working environment and opportunity for upskilling.
Interested in taking the next step in your career as an Immigration Paralegal? Submit your application today.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $75,000–$90,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering)unmatched
- Case Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- File Maintenanceunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- Immigration Lawunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Legal Researchunmatched
- Legal Support Skillsunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Paralegalunmatched
- Research Skillsunmatched
- Sportsunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Work From Homeunmatched
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