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Stiles Machinery

Paralegal

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY The Paralegal is responsible for supporting our legal team with a broad range of legal matters, including employee immigration, litigation, contract administration, compliance, legal ...

Stiles Machinery

Paralegal

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY The Paralegal is responsible for supporting our legal team with a broad range of legal matters, including employee immigration, litigation, contract administration, compliance, legal ...

Applied Medical

Paralegal

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · On-site

$27 - $33/hr

The Paralegal partners closely with attorneys, company leadership, and cross-functional ... Knowledge of corporate governance, litigation, contract lifecycles, and immigration processes.

Applied Medical

Paralegal

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · On-site

$27/hr

... contract administration, immigration processing, and corporate governance activities. This role ... The Paralegal partners closely with attorneys, company leadership, and cross-functional ...

AmeriPharma

Paralegal

Laguna Hills, CA

The Paralegal should have at least two years of experience managing a broad range of legal operations including litigation support, judgment enforcement, contract administration, immigration ...

AmeriPharma

Paralegal

Laguna Hills, CA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

The Paralegal should have at least two years of experience managing a broad range of legal operations including litigation support, judgment enforcement, contract administration, immigration ...

AmeriPharma

Paralegal

Laguna Hills, CA · On-site

The Paralegal should have at least two years of experience managing a broad range of legal operations including litigation support, judgment enforcement, contract administration, immigration ...

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How much do contract immigration paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract immigration paralegal in the United States is $60,988.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $73,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Contract Immigration Paralegal?

As a Contract Immigration Paralegal, your daily tasks usually involve preparing and filing immigration forms and supporting documents, conducting case research, organizing client files, and maintaining communication with clients to gather necessary information. You may also correspond with government agencies, track case progress, and follow up on deadlines to ensure all filings are timely and accurate. Collaboration with attorneys to review case strategies and prepare for client interviews or hearings is common. This dynamic environment requires excellent multitasking abilities and attention to detail to manage multiple cases efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Immigration Paralegal position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contract Immigration Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of immigration law, experience preparing petitions and applications, and at least an associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field. Familiarity with legal case management software, electronic filing systems, and relevant online government portals is typically required, along with any paralegal certification as a plus. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and attorneys are critical soft skills in this field. These abilities are essential for efficiently managing complex caseloads, meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring compliance with evolving immigration regulations.

What is a Contract Immigration Paralegal job?

A Contract Immigration Paralegal is a legal professional who assists immigration attorneys on a temporary or project-based basis. They help prepare immigration forms, gather supporting documents, conduct client interviews, and manage case files. Their work may involve employment-based visas, family-based petitions, asylum applications, or deportation defense. Because they work on a contract basis, they may take on assignments with different law firms, corporations, or legal service providers. This role requires strong knowledge of immigration law and procedures, as well as attention to detail and organizational skills.

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Business Immigration Consultant (Experienced Paralegal)

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Description
About the Role: Fragomen's Business Immigration Consultant position will provide you with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our business, as well as offer training, development, and long-term growth opportunities. Fragomen's exclusive focus on immigration means you will work in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging atmosphere with people who are passionate about immigration. Providing world class client service and industry leading technology solutions, Fragomen helps our clients to navigate the complex world of global immigration to better achieve their goals.
How will you make a difference as a Business Immigration Consultant at Fragomen?
  • Perform more substantive and client facing work than is typical for a Paralegal in a law firm setting including varied case related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters.
  • Independently perform tasks related to case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, document review, case analysis, case drafting, etc.
  • Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems, run reports as needed, and assist with review of cases.
  • Work with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy, along with recommending solutions and process improvements.
  • Generate clear, well-organized written work product that demonstrates the accurate application of immigration knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactively communicate with foreign nationals and client contacts, providing clear and prompt responses regarding case status or other general inquiries.
  • Meet assigned deadlines that adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and communicate case progress, status, escalations to supervisor.
  • Assist in the hiring and training of new team members and proactively identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects.
  • Recognize when changes to immigration policy may impact work and work with leadership to incorporate changes into processes.
  • Be fluent with case management and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information.
  • Understand and contribute to team and individual productivity goals.
  • Follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance (e.g., following Data Privacy protocols, using Connect accurately and in line with team and client protocols, etc.).
  • Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and regularly look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization with processes, products, or services.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
  • Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience
  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of business immigration experience
  • Possesses strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
  • Experience using various computer systems, including MS Word and Excel
  • Desire to contribute to positive work environment, effectively collaborate and promote teamwork

Benefits:
At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:
  • 22 PTO days + Federal holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
  • 401K plan, with company matching

Learn More About Fragomen:
Please take time to read About Us, explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:
$75,000.00 - $89,000.00
You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm's pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate's identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI-assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.

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