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SalaryAbout the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 09
The Role:Senior Immigration Paralegal
The Location: New York, NY; Englewood, CO; Dallas, TX; Raleigh, NC
The Team:
The U.S. Immigration Team at S&P Global provides end-to-end immigration legal support for the company’s entire U.S. workforce. We are a collaborative group that bridges immigration compliance with business practicality and are looking for a new team member to dive in and help us build-out a robust, compliance-focused program that employees and businesses can rely on for quick and effective guidance.
The Impact:
The Sr. Immigration Paralegal will play a key role supporting our business leaders, HR Teams and U.S. visa holder population, including developing and implementing immigration program strategy, providing guidance to employees and businesses, and case preparation and filing.
What’s in it For You:
We're continuing to grow the in-house team and have an exciting new opportunity for an Immigration Paralegal experienced with both NIV and IV matters. We are primarily looking to strengthen our green card program and are looking for a writer experienced in NIWs and EB-1 green cards across Multinational Manager, Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Researcher categories - but PERM experience is also a plus.
Take a lead working with businesses, HR, and other stakeholders on our intracompany transferee and green card programs as well as handling complex virtual working and compliance scenarios.
Be writing creative legal arguments, not just working on templates.
Balance business needs with a people-first mindset.
Play a role in policy development and program management.
Responsibilities:
Looking for a candidate who independent, detail oriented, willing to learn and to be part of a team that is committed to providing excellent legal services.
Serve as an immigration lead and direct employee contact for the Company's immigration program. Must be able to independently prepare H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140 and AOS materials from intake to filing.
Liaise with businesses, HR, and foreign national employees regularly. Provide excellent, sensitive, and responsive client service.
Must be comfortable hosting calls with managers and the employees to advise on NIV and IV processes, and the challenges of the immigration climate.
Escalate issues or problems appropriately to Immigration Program Manager, Immigration Attorney(s) or outside counsel.
Prepare RFE responses in collaboration with Immigration Attorney, Program Manager, and/or outside counsel.
Work closely with the Immigration Legal Team members on strategies and best practices for NIV and IV cases, and Company compliance projects (i.e., I-9 audits and Public Access File maintenance).
Keep the database management systems updated and accurate with new legal notices, filings, and expirations.
Maintain status reports to track heavy case load volume as well as monitor expiration dates, filing deadlines, and priority dates.
What We’re Looking For :
5+ years of corporate immigration experience working directly with foreign national clients, HR, and businesses to prepare H-1B, PERM, L-1, I-140 (including multinational manager), AOS and RFE responses.
Experience writing and preparing legal arguments, especially in the L-1 and EB-1 categories.
Must have experience with immigration database systems, i.e. LawLogix, Tracker, etc.
Preferred Qualification:
Experience creating new immigration templates and self-service toolkits.
Proficiency in reporting and data-based analytics to steer program management.
Flexible Working:
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $66,344.00-$116,411.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit link https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us
About Company:
S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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Job ID: 298419
Posted On: 2024-03-21
Location: New York, New York, United States
