Business Immigration Paralegal II
Van Der Hout
San Francisco, CA · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
San Francisco, California, Van Der Hout LLP is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our expanding employment and family-based immigration practice. This full-time position, based in San Francisco, offers an opportunity to work closely with attorneys in preparing non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, and other immigration-related filings. The successful candidate must be able to review case documents and draft employment-based immigration petitions/applications for filing with various government agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in, and prior experience with, immigration law, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and excellent organization skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supporting immigrant communities, we encourage you to apply. Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparing non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, O-1, and I-140. Preparing and monitoring all aspects of PERM cases including drafting job requirements and compiling supporting documents, tracking recruitment milestones and deadlines, communicating with stakeholders, and submitting filings to government agencies. Monitoring status of filed cases. Communicate with clients regarding case processing issues. Running reports to monitor deadlines. Monitoring and updating status of cases using case management and client database systems.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage) 401(k) Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Wellness Reimbursement Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree and Paralegal Certificate. At least two years of paralegal experience in business immigration. One year of prior experience with PERM case preparation, recruitment, preferred. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and writing skills. Computer literacy, including Microsoft suite of applications, i.e. WORD, EXCEL, etc. Proficiency with case management software and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data. Client service skills.