Paralegal, Immigration

Who We Are:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

Take-Two, a global leader in the fast-growing interactive entertainment industry, is seeking a Paralegal to provide day-to-day administrative and paralegal support to our immigration team, partnering with external immigration providers and internal HR to provide a curated experience for employees requiring work authorization support in the countries where we are located. The Paralegal will support seamless processing of North American employee immigration files by serving as a point of contact for employees, external counsel, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

●    Day-to-day case management of routine business immigration matters in the United States and Canada, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, PERM, and I-140 petitions (US), along with Canadian work permit applications and employment-based Permanent Residence applications
●    Initiate and track matters with external counsel for new hires, intra-company transfers, labor certifications, and employment-based immigrant applications
●    Provide regular case updates to employees and stakeholders, including email updates, HR-facing trackers, and status calls
●    Give guidance on immigration processes to employees to ensure they have full understanding of the required documentation and timelines; 
●    Act as a resource for HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and external counsel for general workflow processes
●    Prepare immigration-related letters and documents that align with country-specific immigration or entry requirements
●    As necessary, perform research to support immigration cases, such as background on a specialization or industry, current wages, processing procedures, processing speed options, consular processes, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2-3 years of Canadian and US immigration law experience.
• In-house legal experience highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad knowledge of current events and pop culture.
• Passion for video games highly desirable.

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,700 and $97,260 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.