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Fragomen · 2 days ago

Business Immigration Associate (3-4 years)

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$158K/yr - $198K/yr

3+ years exp

Fragomen is a leading firm focused exclusively on immigration, providing a dynamic and challenging environment for its employees. As a Business Immigration Associate, you will manage client assignments, develop solutions for complex immigration issues, and build strong client relationships while working in a team-oriented setting.

ConsultingDocument ManagementLegalLegal Tech

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided

Positioned as a senior member of the client team, independently oversee, and manage assignments with minimal supervision

Utilize legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and develop creative solutions

Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation

Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters

Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences

Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm as a whole

Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders, (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, proactively provide client reporting etc.)

Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response

Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management

Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping and use of firm's systems including data quality in Connect and other firm technology

Meet individual and team productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross sell or bill for out-of-scope services

Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services

Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities

Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance

Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide

Other duties as required

Qualification

U.S. JDLLMImmigration law expertiseTeam management experienceAnalytical skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsProblem-solving skillsClient service dedicationMulti-tasking abilityPositive work environment contributionAttention to detail

Required

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

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

Preferred

Prior team management experience preferred

Benefits

27 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans

401K plan, with company matching

Company

Fragomen

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Fragomen is a legal firm that provides crisis management, employment verification, compliance, document, and immigration services.

Founded in 1951

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.fragomen.com

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