Paralegal - Immigration

UB Greensfelder has an opening for a full-time Paralegal in the Immigration Practice Group in our Cleveland or New York office. This role may be eligible for remote or  hybrid work after the initial onboarding period.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You®.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with preparation of H-1B, O-1, TN, and E visas
• Drafting PERM, and employment-based immigrant visa petitions, including EB-1, EB2 and EB-3
• Preparation of routine legal correspondence and research as needed
• Frequent client contact, both written and verbal
• Ability to accurately create time entry narratives to describe the work performed as this position includes a billable hour requirement

Qualified Applicants Will Have:

• Ideally 2+ years' immigration experience in a professional services environment 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines in a sometimes fast-paced environment
• Strong computing skills with the ability to quickly become proficient with new software tools
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are required. Experience with PDF programs (Kofax/Adobe) and VISIO is desired

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs.  If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.