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Careers
Guiding Your Path to a New Beginning
Join a premier U.S. investment immigration law firm where innovation, excellence, and connection are the pillars of our success.
Why Build Your Career at CLP?
Our values guide every client interaction and all we do. We offer a vibrant workplace defined by professional excellence and meaningful connection.
Industry Leadership
Work with Carolyn Lee, a recognized authority in EB-5 law. We lead with expertise that shapes the future of immigration.
Positive Culture
A 100% in-office, collaborative environment in beautiful downtown Ithaca. We value the connection between our people.
Innovation
We employ top-notch premium technology and wise, ethical use of emerging tools to empower our clients and staff.
Open Positions
Immigration Paralegal
Ithaca, NY
Full-Time
$23.00-$26.00 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Immigration Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The Immigration Paralegal will play a key role in supporting attorneys with matters related to investment-based immigration processes, including EB-5, E-2, and related employment-based visa categories. This position involves preparing, reviewing, and filing immigration petitions/applications and supporting documents, liaising with clients and project stakeholders, and maintaining case management systems to ensure smooth and timely progress of client matters. This position is 100% in-person at our Ithaca, NY office.
This role requires the ability to handle a high volume of cases simultaneously, demanding meticulous organization, strong motivation, and a drive to advance workflows to completion. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to improving processes, both individually and within the team, to enhance efficiency and client service.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with a strong interest in immigration law and client service. A commitment to delivering outstanding client service and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.
Pay range is $23 to $26 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Please respond to Alex Brookins, General Manager, alex@carolynleepllc.com
Job location: 114 S. Geneva Street, Ste A, Ithaca, New York 14851
Benefits
All U.S. Federal Holidays are paid time-off.
Three (3) weeks of paid vacation/personal time (not including Federal Holidays).
401K
Comprehensive health benefits are available to full-time employees. Some benefits are covered at 100% by the firm, while others may require employee contributions.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive)
Prepare and file investment-based immigration petitions including EB-5 and E-2 visa applications.
Assist with source of funds analysis, gathering and organizing financial documents to support client petitions.
Draft cover letters, forms, and exhibits for submission to USCIS, NVC, and other relevant government agencies
Conduct client intake and case assessments, collecting necessary biographical, financial, and investment information.
Communicate directly with clients, regional centers, developers, and other stakeholders to request information and provide case updates.
Review offering documents, private placement memoranda, business plans, economic impact reports, and other investment-related materials for immigration compliance.
Coordinate translations, document legalization, and certifications as needed for submission packages.
Track case milestones and deadlines, maintaining internal case management systems and ensuring timely filings.
Assist attorneys in preparing responses to government-issued Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and audit responses.
Stay current on changes to investment immigration regulations and policies, assisting the team in updating procedures accordingly.
Prepare client correspondence and instructions regarding next steps, visa interview preparation, and consular processing.
Support consular processing cases and adjustment of status applications where applicable.
Maintain meticulous case files, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and legal ethics standards.
Contribute to internal knowledge management, including checklists, templates, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
Degree: Bachelor’s degree (ideally in a business or finance-related field)
Excellent written and verbal communcation Skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe PDF document management
Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential client information
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other team members
Comfortability and experience working with technology and learning new software
Ability to manage multiple active projects, prioritize tasks accordingly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a paralegal in an immigration law firm
Prior EB-5 experience is strongly preferred, however demonstrated employment-based immigration paralegal experience is also desirable
Experience with cloud-based client management databases
Experience working with high-net-worth or international clients
Experience analyzing financial and corporate documents
Foreign language proficiency, both written and verbal (especially Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, or Spanish)
Associate Attorney
Ithaca, NY
Full-Time
$65,000 – $150,000
Position Overview
The Associate Attorney will represent clients in EB-5 immigration-related matters. This role focuses on the full-range of investment immigration legal services including individual immigrant investor representation and representation of regional centers and project developers. The attorney will coordinate with firm leadership to develop strategy, supervise paralegal work, and support expansion of the firm’s immigration legal offerings.
The Attorney will also be expected to, depending on fit and firm business needs, support other immigration service lines including E-2, EB-1A, National Interest Waiver, and L-1A/EB-1C cases. The Attorney will also be expected to participate in team meetings, train paralegal support staff, and handle administrative matters attending casework and case management. CLP will seek to balance the Attorney’s work such that it constitutes a full-time workload to the extent possible, combining billable hourly work and flat fee and administrative work.
Salary range is $65,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience.
Please respond to Alex Brookins, General Manager, alex@carolynleepllc.com
Job location: 114 S. Geneva Street, Ste A, Ithaca, New York 14851
Benefits
All U.S. Federal Holidays are paid time-off.
Three (3) weeks of paid vacation/personal time (not including Federal Holidays).
401K
Comprehensive health benefits are available to full-time employees. Some benefits are covered at 100% by the firm, while others may require employee contributions.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive)
Represent individual EB-5 investors throughout the entire immigration process, including preparing and filing USCIS/DOS forms I-526E, I-485, DS-260, and I-829
Review and advise on source and path of funds documentation, including tracing lawful capital through complex financial records and international transactions, for compliance with USCIS standards of proof
Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and other USCIS requests related to pending immigration filings
Represent EB-5 project stakeholders, including regional centers, developers, and project managers, in submitting applications demonstrating project offerings and compliance with relevant law and regulations
Conduct legal research and provide guidance on EB-5 law and USCIS policies
Manage a high-volume caseload with attention to detail, deadline tracking, and maintaining the highest level of client service standards
Participate in firm administrative meetings, business development initiatives, and other admin tasks as necessary
Requirements
Degree: J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York (or pending NY Bar Admission)
License: State licensure in good standing.
Experience: 2+ years of practicing immigration law preferred; EB-5 immigration experience strongly preferred.
Skills: Strong legal research and writing capability; ability to manage competing deadlines and exercise independent judgment.
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