Immigration Paralegal Job at The Judge Group, Arlington, VA

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  • The Judge Group
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Role Based Competencies:

• Decision-Making: Exercises sound legal and business judgment in high-stakes immigration matters, balancing compliance requirements with operational priorities. Comfortable making independent decisions within an established framework.

• Initiating Action: Takes ownership of projects and issues from initiation through resolution. Proactively identifies needs and opportunities, and takes appropriate, timely action with minimal direction.

• Problem Solving: Approaches complex immigration challenges analytically and strategically. Effectively identifies root causes, considers alternatives, and recommends practical, compliant solutions.

• Work Standards: Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and legal integrity. Holds self and partners accountable to high-quality deliverables and professional standards.

• Regulatory Mastery (Government Law & Regulations): Applies expert knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and agency procedures to drive compliant and business-focused immigration strategies. Monitors and interprets legal changes and adjusts practices accordingly.

• Consultative Influence: Builds credibility with stakeholders across business, HR, and legal teams. Provides clear, actionable advice and positions immigration solutions in a business-aligned context.

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a U.S. law school.

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing U.S. business immigration law, either:

o In-house at a large multinational corporation, or

o At a nationally recognized immigration law firm.

• Extensive experience managing high-volume employment-based immigration programs, including temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B, O-1, L-1), permanent residency, and compliance matters.

• Demonstrated ability to independently engage with government agencies, including USCIS, DOL, CBP, U.S. consulates, and others, on behalf of employers and employees.

• Proven customer service orientation with a strong focus on internal client satisfaction and stakeholder support.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.

• Strong consulting and business partnering skills; ability to influence without authority and operate within a complex matrixed organization.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple high-stakes projects and competing priorities under deadline pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house immigration counsel experience within the aerospace, defence, or technology sector.

• Experience supporting programs subject to export control laws (e.g., ITAR,), or involving security clearances.

• Knowledge of cross-border immigration issues in the Americas region, particularly Canada and Mexico.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work visa, H1b,

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