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Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP seeks an experienced Immigration Paralegal to join our team in our New Haven office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petition preparation.  Responsible for preparing H, L and O visa petitions, as well as J-1 waiver applications. PERM expertise required, along with preparation of employer-sponsored and self-petitioned immigrant visa petitions.  

Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills, high attention to detail, excellent client-facing service, independent thinking, issue-spotting capabilities, and ability to work both independently and part of a close team.

This is an in-office, non-remote position.  A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

-Assisting attorneys in preparing immigration forms and submitting petitions to relevant government agencies

-Tracking case deadlines and processing times

-Interfacing with clients and managing client documents

-Providing general case management

About Us

Carmody is deeply committed to the success of our team members, our clients and the communities we serve. Carmody offers training, mentoring and support to help you meet your career aspirations. Carmody has a robust Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative that works to foster increased workplace diversity and sustain an inclusive firm culture. The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized Carmody’s DEI program as a finalist at the 2021 Connecticut Legal Awards. Hearst Connecticut Media Group named Carmody a 2021 Top Connecticut Workplace. Carmody is an equal opportunity employer.

This is an in-office, non-remote position.  A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.

About Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

As one of Connecticut’s leading law firms for more than 100 years, we have built our reputation on a commitment to excellence, highly personalized, cost-effective client service and outstanding results. With offices in New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Litchfield, and Southbury, Connecticut, we deliver a depth and breadth of skills and experience across disciplines, coupled with the ability to assemble the best possible team to meet client needs. We frequently serve as local counsel for out-of-state and international firms and, as members of one of the world’s premier networks of independent legal firms, Mackrell International, we provide clients with legal services throughout the United States and around the world. Our commitment to client service is recognized not only by clients, but also by some of the world’s leading legal directories and research organizations including Chambers USA, U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and BTI Consulting’s Client Service A-Team Report. In addition, Carmody is recognized by the Hearst Connecticut Media Group as a 2021 Top Connecticut Workplace. Carmody’s success is built on a collaborative culture and a commitment to quality and professionalism. Wh...ether you’re an experienced lawyer, just starting your legal career or a professional staff member, you are valued for your contribution to the firm. We believe in an inclusive culture that reflects the communities in which we work and live. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion strengthens our ability to serve our clients, the legal community and our community.

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