Description:

Prepare and manage a wide variety of business-based nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, E, and O-1) and immigrant (employment and family-based) petitions, including forms preparation and supporting documentation. Prepare immigrant visa petitions, including PERM, EB-1, NIW, EB-2 and EB-3 classifications. Manage high-volume corporate client accounts. Work closely with and communicate with clients to provide comprehensive immigration services with a special focus on healthcare, higher education and technology sector clients. Counsel corporate clients on immigration strategy and compliance. Supervise, train and mentor associates and paralegals in employment-based immigration processes. Compile and maintain records of immigration filings, other documentation and records of activity on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities:

Individual client consultations
Develop case strategies for client challenges
Review and approve client documents for submission to government agencies
Assist health care clients with petitions, waiver applications, and related issues
Assist clients with form I-9 and E-Verify issues
Direct representation of clients before government agencies
Review and approve all client petitions, applications, and evidence for submission to agencies
Provide substantive and technical leadership for case management
Will supervise paralegal(s)
Assist clients and paralegals with technical issues in completing the questionnaires and submitting documents
Prepare forms and correspondence
Write detailed and complex supporting argumentation in support of immigration benefits
Work closely with clients to gather and organize supporting documentation, and case administration
Prepare filings for relevant federal and state agencies
Prepare draft correspondence and memoranda
Enter case information into case management system
Track the status of filings and inform the client and attorney of any follow up that may be necessary

Qualifications:

Admitted to New York State Bar or admitted to practice law in another state
Minimum of 10 years of immigration experience with high-volume practice
Health care or Higher Education immigration law experience and I-9 and E-Verify compliance experience a plus
Superior writing/editing skills for complex support letters and strong computer skills
Must be highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with MS Office and expertise with computer assisted legal resources required
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
Military experience welcome