Job Type

Full-time

Description

Provides a wide range of legal support for the Corporate team by drafting, preparing, and reviewing legal documents for assigned cases; the following duties/responsibilities are performed independently but may require the guidance and direction of the Assistant Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares a full range of immigration petitions and applications for corporate and sports clients including but not limited to: H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, EB-1, E-3, PERM, I-140, I-485, P-1, etc.
• Manages a substantial caseload of immigration matters in various stages.
• Effectively moves cases forward daily to ensure all required deadlines are met.
• Proactively identifies, communicates, and proposes solutions to issues with cases.
• Monitors the status of cases including client expiration dates, maintaining client information, obtaining missing information, and ensuring the client is compliant with posting and maintaining required documentation.
• Accurately updates our case management system (Tracker IMS) with client/beneficiary data and process updates for each matter.
• Builds relationships with clients by facilitating communication via phone, video conferencing, and drafting email responses to client questions to ensure goals and needs are being met.
• Addresses client case status inquiries, including steps in the process remaining, processing times, and preparing, updating, and managing custom reports.
• Reviews and analyzes documents from clients including questionnaires, emails, job descriptions, resumes, passports, etc.
• Analyzes applicant qualifications and drafts appropriate documents for clients to send to applicants.
• Assists with drafting and editing support letters.
• Assists with preparing forms and assembling applications for filing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
• Assists with preparing petitions.
• Assists with conducting basic immigration-related research.
• Assists with drafting responses to audits and Requests for Evidence (RFE's).
• Assists with amendment requests as needed.
• May provide training to new employees in accordance with established administrative procedures and practices.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Applies and continues to build knowledge of firm and client processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to maintaining positive office morale.
• Acts as an ambassador for the mission, values, and standards of behavior of the firm.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrate ability to handle case load while maintaining a high level of productivity.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and presence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to demonstrate support for organizational change.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1-2 years of immigration experience is required.
• Must have extensive experience with PERM.