Position Summary:
As an Attorney on our Green Card Services team, you will be part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers that help our global clients navigate the US immigration system. You will work on immigration matters including I-140 Immigrant petitions, I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications and/or Immigrant Visa Processing applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help companies, their international employees, and our individual High-Skilled Immigration (HSI) clients achieve their professional goals - it's truly rewarding work.
This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in-person or hybrid role. Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.
What You'll do:
- Under the direction of the practice team Director, you'll work with employers, their international employees, and HSI clients to develop and implement legal strategies for a variety of immigration matters
- Conduct in-depth conversations with clients to explain visa application processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence
- Answer client questions about application process steps, timelines and costs
- Prepare and file green card related applications with the appropriate government offices, in collaboration with fellow Attorneys and Case Managers
- Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence issued by government agencies
- Research legal issues related to employment-based green card applications and stay informed on the latest immigration law developments
- Correspond with other Attorneys and Case Managers within the firm to assist clients with needs that transcend practice groups
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
What Skills and Experience You'll bring:
- 1-2+ years of experience working in the employment-based immigration field as an attorney. Experience preparing I-140 immigration petitions and I-485 AOS applications is preferable but not required
- Familiarity with the interplay between PERM Labor Certification concepts, nonimmigrant status concepts and I-140, AOS, and Immigrant Visa concepts
- Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines
- Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand
- Possess patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions
- High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy
- Ability to deliver highly responsive and proactive client service
What We'll Provide to You:
- An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission
- An opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships
- Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences
- People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including casual attire and remote work opportunities
- Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching, and a generous paid-time-off policy
- Opportunity to enjoy complimentary international cuisine in the office.
Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!
