Description:
Responsibilities:We are seeking an entry-level practice group associate (PGA) to join our team. Please note this is an off-track position.
- Review and file non-immigrant (L, H, TN, O, E-1/2/3, B-1/2, J-1) and immigrant (PERM, I-130, EB-1 (all), I-140, I-485, N-400) petitions and applications with government agencies and consulates under the direction of a supervising attorney
- Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals and supervising attorney for assigned cases
- Stay current on business immigration law developments
- Conduct research and draft alerts, publications and blog posts
- Contribute to marketing initiatives, as needed
- Participate in training sessions and other firm and section related activities
- Regularly review client-facing and internal reports to monitor case activity and new case initiations
Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at A General Practice, Full Service Law Firm. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted or eligible for admission in CA, DC, MA or NY
- Minimum two years of experience in business immigration law and/or immigration clerkship
- Entry-level candidates with business immigration experience will be considered
- Experience reviewing reports and monitoring data compliance in immigration-focused database
- Docket and time management skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings
- Ability to stay organized and exercise attention to detail
Requirements:
- Ability to use business systems (e.g., telephone, computer) and electronic resources
- Ability to read, review and edit electronic and hard copy forms for final submission
- Ability to complete electronic and hard copy forms to ensure compliance with section processes and quality control measures
- Ability to communicate via email, written correspondence, phone and in person with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel and government agencies
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time
- Ability to work extended hours and/or travel based on client needs
- Ability to lift files that weigh up to 10 pounds