Assistant Paralegal

Job Overview:

We are seeking an energetic and highly organized early-career professional to join our team as an Assistant Paralegal. This role provides a unique opportunity to assist attorneys and Senior Paralegals with the preparation and filing of immigrant petitions and applications with a heavy focus on employment-based immigration.

Lepore Taylor Fox LLP is a dynamic, women-owned boutique immigration law firm based in Livingston, New Jersey. Our corporate clients range from multinational corporations to startups, and our individual clients include researchers, entrepreneurs, artists and newly married couples.  Our growing team works collaboratively to bring a sophisticated level of service to our clients, what we call “high touch”. We continuously strive to create meaningful relationships with our clients, develop customized immigration solutions, simplify the immigration process, and achieve success. We define ourselves by three principles: Simplify. Strategize. Succeed.

The Assistant Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys and Senior Paralegals to provide critical legal support in a range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more. Our office building in Livingston, NJ includes free parking, a café, game room with TVs, as well as a gym (free access to all employees). The starting salary will range from $45,000 to $48,000, commensurate with experience.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Gather, organize and critically review documentation to help devise case strategy;
• Draft case documents including government forms and support letters, and organize exhibits in support of visa applications;
• Assist with the preparation of visa applications across U.S. consular posts around the world;
• Assist with the preparation of permanent residence (green card) applications;
• Provide case support to attorneys and senior paralegals including photocopying, scanning, and transmittal of documents to government agencies and clients;
• Communicate with clients by email and telephone;
• Monitor developments in immigration law and policy;

Required Qualifications:

• This is fully in office position: Must be able to report to Livingston, NJ office 5 days per week
• While prior experience in business immigration or a fast-paced legal environment is preferred, strong entry-level candidates will be considered
• Strong self-starter with exceptional organization skills, writing skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills
• Thrives in a collaborative environment, takes initiative when priorities shift, and stays composed managing multiple tasks across a busy team
• Must have a genuine interest in immigration law

To apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to recruiting@ltf-law.com. In your cover letter, tell us a little about your organizational approach and what draws you to immigration law.