Immigration Specialist (Paralegal)

\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho we are is what we do.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDeel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAmong the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you be part of our success story?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAs the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOur momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYour experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe Immigration Specialist will oversee all aspects of the US immigration process and will be responsible for communicating with clients, gathering application documents, reviewing files, and submitting applications. You will be responsible for an array of US business immigration cases from inception to resolution and provide industry-leading service to clients by offering timely and clear immigration support. You will be required to follow the outlined company-developed onboarding and processing workflows.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Ensure timely, accurate case completion in alignment with SLAs and internal quality standards.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Coordinate and schedule calls, consultations, interviews\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Deliver outstanding client service through clear, professional communication and proactive case management.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Ensuring and maintaining compliance in their assigned country in accordance with relevant immigration laws and regulations, operational rules and RACI.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Assessing right-to-work requirements\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Processing immigration-related administrative tasks such as preparing and submitting immigration applications to the local authorities\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Liaising with local providers to complete immigration assessments \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Auditing, maintaining, and updating internal and external mobility-related knowledge in collaboration with stakeholders.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Providing support to EORs and clients for mobility-related questions or concerns through all available communication channels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Managing the entire employment life-cycle for non-nationals including onboarding and offboarding \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Responsible for ensuring the quality of the mobility operations in the assigned countries\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Work on special projects, as assigned\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"3+ years of business immigration experience, either as a Paralegal or Immigration Specialist (Preference for O-1 and/or EB-1 experience).\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"1+ year of experience working in a law firm, corporate, or startup setting\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Strong writing, logical reasoning, and communication skills\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Strong client services skills:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Experience directly interacting for customers via email, call, and video\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Experience anticipating clients’ needs and addressing their concerns\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Experience managing individual pipeline and proven ability to juggle multiple customers and priorities, keeping all customers informed of changes to deadlines\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Ability to function independently while following established directions and processes with limited hand-holding\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Strong attention to detail\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Familiarity with Jira, Notion and slack as a plus!\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Rewards\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eSome things you’ll enjoy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://deel.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/u\u003eede el.com\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e and other acquired company emails like @\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://payspace.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003epayspace.com\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e and @\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://paygroup.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003epaygroup.com\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://www.deel.com/careers\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eour careers page\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDeel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDeel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe began using Covey Scout for Inbound https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-ai on March 30, 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFor more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy https://www.deel.com/legal/privacy-policy/. 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