Business Immigration Associate Attorney, 3+ years

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Business Immigration Associate Attorney handling complex U.S. immigration cases at Fragomen. Managing client relationships, filings, compliance, and junior staff in a remote role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop an expert-level understanding of client bases, supported industries, firm practice areas, and services
  • Independently oversee and manage assignments with minimal supervision as a senior client-team member
  • Utilize legal precedents to address client situations and develop creative solutions
  • Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including appropriate documentation
  • Execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters
  • Articulate complex issues to varied audiences
  • Build, strengthen, and maintain client relationships with key stakeholders, Partners, and other stakeholders
  • Communicate proactively with clients within SLAs and team protocols
  • Supervise, mentor, coach, and manage the performance of junior Associates and other staff
  • Ensure compliance with firm protocols for file maintenance, record keeping, and technology systems including Connect
  • Meet productivity goals and identify cross-selling or billable out-of-scope service opportunities
  • Improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, and services
  • Participate in marketing and business development opportunities
  • Mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance
  • Collaborate and share knowledge with local, regional, and firmwide teams
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

  • U.S. JD or LLM required
  • Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
  • 3-5 years of experience at Associate level
  • Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law
  • Prior team management experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Dedication to exceptional client service
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
  • Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process
  • Legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location

Benefits:

  • 27 PTO days + Federal holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
  • 401K plan, with company matching