Corporate Immigration Paralegal

About the role

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Corporate Immigration Paralegal to join its client service team in Los Angeles. The role involves researching, drafting, and preparing complex employment, investment and treaty‑based visa petitions while collaborating with attorneys and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Research, draft and prepare H‑3, L‑1, L‑blanket, E‑1/E‑2, EB‑5, TN, H‑1B, E‑3 and extraordinary ability visa petitions.
• Prepare and file labor condition applications and PERM labor certifications.
• Manage recruitment processes and submit applications to the Department of Labor in compliance with federal requirements.
• Resolve client registration and processing issues and craft ad listings for PERM certifications.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required for California applicants.
• Minimum three years of corporate immigration experience, including drafting L‑, H‑, and PERM filings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with immigration‑specific software.