Paralegal-Legal Affairs

This is a growing in-house team that is expanding its paralegal/case management team. Candidates for the position should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in progressive/broad based U.S. business immigration practices. The role is ideal for an experienced U.S. immigration professional who can independently manage a high-volume caseload while serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and colleagues.

Here’s just some of what you’ll do in this role:

• Independently manage and prepare U.S. employment-based nonimmigrant (NIV) and immigrant (IV) visa filings with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, USCIS, and other government agencies

• Gather and review immigration eligibility documents and strategically design individualized roadmaps that support colleagues from initial hire pursuant to nonimmigrant visa (H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-3, TN), through adjustment to permanent residence/green card 

• Develop high-quality, detailed, and customized support letters for H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-3, TN and other petitions/applications, including executive and managerial positions for filing with USCIS.

• Review Requests for Evidence (“RFE”) and prepare persuasive responses/provide support up to petition adjudication

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on projects to enhance immigration operations and client service

• Collaborate with the team to develop and maintain best practices aligned with evolving immigration regulations and business needs, optimizing the Company’s immigration sponsorship program

• Interact with and advise senior leadership on complex immigration matters, delivering top-tier strategic immigration analysis

• Engage in active brainstorming sessions and help develop and implement strategic resolutions to business challenges within the immigration scope

• Serve as a U.S. immigration subject matter expert and provide holistic guidance and support to colleagues through their immigration journeys that align with their career growth

Minimum qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive work experience preparing U.S. nonimmigrant visa filings (including H-1Bs, L-1A/L-1Bs, E-3s, and TNs), as well as US immigrant filings, including EB-2 and EB-3 I-140s, Multinational Manager and Adjustment of Status Applications

• Excellent legal writing and editing skills, with a strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize competing deadlines

• Ability to manage and timely deliver on the end-to-end case management cycle, from document review, drafting and filing immigration petitions, to performing administrative tasks, including ensuring accurate data entry in case management systems and communicating with clients on strategy/case processing details

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, communicate effectively with clients and government agencies, serve as a primary point of contact, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive matters.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with H-1B CAP electronic registration process 

• Experience with LawLogix case management system is a plus

• Bachelor's Degree 

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.