Senior Paralegal Specialist (Immigration)

TL;DR

Senior Paralegal Specialist (Immigration): Managing U.S. employment-based immigration programs and legal documentation for foreign nationals with an accent on visa filings, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination. Focus on handling complex immigration scenarios, responding to USCIS Requests for Evidence, and maintaining audit-ready records.

Location: USA - New York City, NY (Onsite)

Salary: $102,600 - $179,250 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, nurses, accountants, lawyers, and tax professionals.

What you will do

• Administer U.S. employment-based immigration programs including H-1B, L-1, E-3, PERM, I-140, and I-485 filings.
• Coordinate and process visa matters between HR, recruiting, and external immigration counsel.
• Evaluate non-routine and complex immigration scenarios to determine appropriate legal courses of action.
• Identify immigration compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies or process improvements.
• Support responses to complex Requests for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS through factual development and issue analysis.
• Maintain immigration-related systems and records to ensure audit readiness and generate program metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience in legal operations for an immigration provider, law firm, or in-house department.
• Hands-on experience with work visas and permanent residency processes (PERM, green cards).
• Experience using case management software such as INSZoom.
• Must be able to work onsite in New York City, NY.

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate from an accredited college or university.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial security through 401(k), FSA, and HSA.
• Commuter benefits and Tuition Assistance Plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time.

Hiring process

• Interviews conducted without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts.
• Requirement to remove virtual backgrounds during calls.
• In-person interviews as part of the final recruitment process.