Business Immigration Paralegal
Why Apply to New Frontier Immigration Law.
Join the New Frontier Immigration Law team and help change the lives of 1 million undocumented immigrants in the USA. Our mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ is committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems.
Are you ready to join one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US, where incredible opportunities await? Here, we don’t just offer a job: we provide an environment that challenges you to become the best version of yourself.
- Learn more about New Frontier Immigration here.
- Learn more about our CEO/Founder Hillary here.
- Learn more about our Core Values here.
Role Objective
We are seeking an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal to support our team on a freelance/contract basis. This is a fully remote, independent contractor position. You will be responsible for the end-to-end preparation of business immigration forms and packets, delivering submission-ready files directly to our legal team.
Cases will be assigned on an as-needed basis (approximately 5 cases per month initially), with the opportunity to become a preferred, long-term partner for our firm.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Case Preparation: Draft, review, and finalize complex business immigration forms and associated support documentation with high accuracy and minimal supervision.
- Form Expertise: Formulate and complete specific packets including, but not limited to, I-129, PERM, I-140, I-539/I-539A, and I-485.
- Quality Control: Ensure all forms strictly adhere to current USCIS guidelines, fee schedules, and evidentiary standards to mitigate any risk of RFEs or rejections.
- File Management: Organize and compile case files efficiently, ensuring clear structure and seamless handoff to our internal legal operations team.
- Deadline Adherence: Work within established case-time guidelines and deliver completed packets within fast, predictable turnaround times.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of direct experience as a Business Immigration Paralegal handling employment-based petitions.
- Technical Knowledge: Proven expertise and deep familiarity with I-129, PERM, I-140, I-539, and I-485 filings. Must know form instructions and requirements inside and out.
- Autonomy: Ability to work independently with little to no additional training or onboarding.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous document handling and data entry skills; an absolute commitment to accuracy.
- Language: Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Location: Remote.
Compensation:
- Salary: $38 - $42 USD per month DOE.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday.
- PTO: 3 weeks of paid time off per year plus firm-designated holidays
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance package
- Retirement: 401(k) program with company match
- Growth: Performance-based bonuses and clear pathways for career advancement
Requires 3+ years of business immigration paralegal experience, expertise with employment-based forms and petitions, independent work capability, meticulous document handling, and professional English fluency.
Key Responsibilities
- preparing case files
- completing forms
- managing deadlines
Skills & Tools
I-129, PERM, I-140, I-539, I-539A, I-485
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Salary: USD 456 – 504 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About New Frontier Immigration Law
A humanitarian-focused immigration law firm developing innovative solutions for complex immigration matters. — Industry: Consulting Services