EB-5 Paralegal

JOB TITLE: EB-5 Immigration Paralegal

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Ithaca, NY (in office)

SALARY: $25 - $32/hr or commensurate with experience

DAYS/HRS: Mon-Fri.

CONTACT: Tonya VanCamp, HR & Operations Manager

EMAIL:

HOW: Send Resume

WHEN: Immediately

EOE: Y

WHO WE ARE: We are a nationally renowned immigration law practice in a high-paced, friendly downtown law firm headquartered in Ithaca, New York, near Cornell University. Our immigration practice serves entrepreneurs, businesses and families in the region and high-skilled, high net-worth, and professional workers and employers throughout the world. We offer a vibrant, learning-rich work environment of attorneys and staff committed to the highest level of customer service and intelligent solutions.

DUTIES:

Under supervision of attorneys, prepare comprehensive EB-5 Source of Funds (SOF) analyses and written narratives demonstrating the lawful path of investor funds; trace complex financial transactions across multiple accounts, entities, and jurisdictions, including earned income, business profits, dividends, investments, property sales, loans, gifts, inheritances, and capital transfers; review and analyze bank statements, tax returns, financial statements, corporate records, contracts, deeds, loan agreements, and currency exchange documentation; clearly explain the accumulation, transfer, and deployment of EB-5 investment capital in compliance with USCIS regulations and policy guidance; identify gaps or inconsistencies in financial records and work with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to resolve issues; manage a high volume of EB-5 matters while meeting strict filing deadlines; and conduct financial and factual research as needed to support case preparation.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays Off

• Remote Work Opportunity 1 Day A Week after 3 Month Training Period, or As Approved by Supervising Attorney

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Legal Studies, or related field preferred)

• Exceptional analytical and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, logical, and well-supported written narratives

• Ability to manage high-volume EB-5 caseloads while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of experience preparing EB-5 Source of Funds analyses or similar financial tracing documentation in immigration, legal, accounting, banking, audit, or compliance settings

• Strong working knowledge of EB-5 regulations, USCIS policy guidance, and lawful source and path of funds requirements

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and trace complex domestic and international financial transactions across multiple accounts and entities