Business Immigration Associate

Full-time

No

Business Immigration Associate – Bilingual Japanese/English
Responsibilities: Prepare and file a wide range of visa petitions, including B-1, H-1B, L-1, E-1, E-2, O-1, TN, etc. Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs). Counsel clients through the PERM labor certification process. Advise clients on I-9 and EVerify compliance. Respond to clients in a timely, forthright, and professional manner. Manage and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, and keep supervising attorneys and clients up-to-date on the status of assigned cases. Coordinate and collaborate with immigration attorneys, legal assistants, and assigned staff, as well as provide reasonable support to colleagues. Maintain knowledge of legal developments in all states where admitted, including the timely completion of CLE as required by state licensing boards. Ensure compliance of all local, state and federal laws relating to immigration matters. Self-reporting of all instances where the attorney or the client has been threatened with or actually censured, fined, sanctioned, held in contempt, or barred by any court, agency, or dispute-resolution body. Regularly attend practice group and firm meetings in person.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: Active license to practice law in Illinois. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable with the ability to multi-task. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Able to work independently in a fast-paced work environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Japanese language fluency.

Legal