Description:

An Immigration Law Firm is a leading law firm specializing in immigration law with a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Attorney to join our team and contribute to our mission of helping individuals and organizations navigate the complex field of employment based immigration.

Key Responsibilities:
As an Associate Attorney, you will play a crucial role in our firm's success by coordinating with clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure the proper and timely filing of immigration applications and petitions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
Provide prompt, professional, and practical advice to clients seeking immigration assistance.
Foster strong client relationships to encourage repeat businesses.
Responsively handle incoming calls and emails, ensuring messages are returned within 1 business day.
Address urgent issues promptly.
Gather essential documents from clients for filing.
Communicate expected timelines to clients.
Provide regular status updates and address legal inquiries.
Undertake other duties as assigned, including cross-departmental tasks.

Collaboration with Internal Teams:

Review and ensure accuracy of drafted forms, letters, invoices, and related documents.
Thoroughly examine case files to confirm the availability of all necessary documents and information.
Provide clear instructions to Legal Assistants and Law Clerks on procedures and document requirements.
Conduct a meticulous review of all client-submitted documents.
Provide corrections to Legal Assistant & recommendations to Law Clerk and complete final review.
Review completed applications and petitions for accuracy and required documents.
Verify invoicing and receipt of payments.
Assign task to Legal Assistant/Law Clerk, offer, offering guidance and support.
Provide guidance to Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Safeguard original documents and manage their proper return to clients.

Database Management:

Maintain an up-to-date database for all assigned cases.
Monitor the database to identify and address delays, facilitating the progression or closure of cases.
Stay vigilant regarding case statuses, database entries, cases exceeding normal processing time, missing receipt notices, errors on receipts or approvals, etc.
Encourage client to use our LIBERTY portal for efficient case tracking.

Professional Development and Engagement:

Actively participate in monthly networking events to expand professional connections.
Contribute to webinar presentations on immigration topics.
Author articles related to immigration law for publication.
Engage in social media activities to promote the firm's expertise and engage with the immigration law community.

Position Requirements:

A current bar membership in good standing.
Minimum of 1 year experience as an Associate Attorney handling immigration cases preferred.
Advanced legal research and writing skills.
Candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills, client-interviewing abilities, and an appreciation of multicultural experiences.
Ability to work in an office environment and manage time and resources.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work well with others, to work under pressure and handle a large volume of consultations, clients, and data, and highly self-motivated.
Commitment to serving immigrants and sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse clients.
Ability to manage a team of Senior and Legal Assitants