Business Immigration Paralegal

Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P., is seeking a full-time Business Immigration Paralegal to work in our Bethesda, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience handling a variety of business-immigration matters, including EB-1A, NIW, E-2, O-1, H-1B, PERM, and other NIV case types, with some experience in family-based and asylum matters.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, drafting, and filing business-immigration petitions, including EB-1A, NIW, O-1, E-2, H-1B, and PERM.
• Assisting with family-based and asylum cases as needed.
• Managing case timelines, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely filings with USCIS and the Department of Labor.
• Communicating professionally with clients, beneficiaries, and internal teams regarding case strategy, document requirements, and case status.
• Preparing client questionnaires, checklists, cover letters, and supporting documentation.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date case files in electronic case-management systems.
• Conducting background research and compiling evidence for extraordinary-ability and national-interest petitions.
• Supporting attorneys with additional tasks as needed within the immigration practice group.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of paralegal experience focused on business immigration in a law-firm environment (experience with EB-1A, NIW, E-2, O-1, H-1B, PERM strongly preferred).
• Some experience with family-based immigration and/or asylum work is a plus.
• Strong competence with immigration filings (USCIS, DOL, consular, etc.), and case-tracking software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional client interaction experience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple matters simultaneously under deadline.
• Ability to work proactively and independently within a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editing, e-filings; familiarity with INS-Zoom is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, range from $60,000 – $75,000 (depending on the candidate’s level of experience)
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions by employer, regardless of employee contribution.
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term/Long-term disability

*Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person