OVERVIEW:Reporting to a Partner or Senior Associate, Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Represent clients in all aspects of business immigration law.
- Maintain a high-level of communication with all clients.
- Oversee and manage a team of legal assistants in case preparation work.
- Assign and prioritize case work and projects as needed.
- Train Immigration Assistants and Paralegals.
- Establish and maintain case work quality and consistency throughout the office.
- Liaise with other attorneys in the firm and share all information regarding case preparation.
- Maintain accuracy to high volume, rapid turnover caseload.
- Participate in other office projects as assigned.
- Correspond with the client and the individual employee during the intake process.
- Assist clients/employees with technical issues in completing the questionnaires and submitting documents.
- Guide clients and employees through the intake process, enlisting client services as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically at least 1+ year(s) as a practicing corporate immigration attorney.
- J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills. Secondary language skills a plus.
- Excellent organization and computer skills required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily.
- Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
- A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
- Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
- Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
