Description:

Ware | Immigration is seeking an experienced employment-based immigration attorney. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience with expertise in PERM, EB-1, NIW and or common nonimmigrant statuses such as L, O and/or H. The ideal candidate must be a meticulous self-starter, assured in dealing directly with corporate clients and overseeing the work of Paralegals.

Typical Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
Develop an expert-level understanding of your client cases. This includes preparing immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of the application process and requirements, in some or all of the following areas - PERM, EB-1, EB-2, NIW, I-485, L-1, H1B, O-1, or other non-immigrant visas.
Manage various projects and deadlines and prepare, and revise documents.
Conduct consultations and be able to explain legal terminology to clients succinctly in a timely manner.
Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
Stay up-to-date on legislative changes that may affect immigration.
Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects.
Regularly effectively communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.
Possess the skill set to assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure no mistakes are made.

Minimum Education & Qualifications:

JD degree from an accredited law school.
Active Bar license (in a good standing).
Excellent oral and written communication skills; English grammar must be excellent
At least 2 year of employment-based immigration experience (expertise in PERM and 3+ years' experience strongly preferred).
A passion for immigration law and a true desire to work with clients on employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions.
Excellent organizational skills and detail-orientation, alongside the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively and with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Ability to always positively contribute to a work environment.