Overview
An established immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney (IV) to join their expanding team in a fully remote capacity. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload including PERM applications, I-140 petitions (PERM-based, Extraordinary Ability, and Multinational Manager), N-400, I-90, I-485, I-765, and I-131 filings.
- Draft, review, and revise petitions, applications, PERM Labor Certification audit responses, and Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for submission to USCIS.
- Effectively manage client relationships and supervise a team of paralegals handling high-volume clients.
- Conduct in-depth legal research to support client requests and projects.
- Explain complex immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients.
- Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
- Assess and evaluate clients' immigrant visa eligibility.
- Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
- Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and databases accurately and continuously.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of business immigration attorney experience.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a U.S. law school.
- Membership in a state bar and in good standing with the respective state bar association.
- Ability to manage complex case strategies with company contacts and clients.
- Strong understanding of nuanced and complex immigration law concepts.
- Ability to carefully and promptly review paralegal work product.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills tailored to clients, governmental agencies, and internal/external resources.
- Strong logic and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills focused on delivering exceptional customer service.
- Proven case and project management skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Openness to feedback and adaptability regarding work performance.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and case management systems such as Salesforce (Litify), VisaTrax/INS Zoom, and other document management systems.
Benefits
- Casual work attire.
- Paid time off including mental health days, parental leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
- Affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Monthly parking and commuting subsidies.
- Firm-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance and group life/AD&D insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee referral program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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