Business Immigration Consultant (Experienced Paralegal)

3-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Business Immigration Consultant (Experienced Paralegal) - Law Firm - Department: Fragomen

Job Title: Business Immigration Consultant (Experienced Paralegal)
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Location: US-Phoenix
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: REQ-019979
Posted On: Posted Yesterday

About the Role:
As a Business Immigration Consultant at Fragomen, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our business. This position offers training, development, and long-term growth opportunities. At Fragomen, we are passionate about immigration and our exclusive focus on this field means you will work in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging atmosphere. With our commitment to providing world-class client service and industry-leading technology solutions, we help our clients navigate the complex world of global immigration to achieve their goals.

How You Will Make a Difference:
As a Business Immigration Consultant, you will perform more substantive and client-facing work than is typical for a Paralegal in a law firm setting. Your responsibilities will include various case-related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters. You will also independently perform tasks related to case preparation and filing, oversee case status, and work with clients to establish case strategy. Additionally, you will proactively communicate with foreign nationals and clients, generate clear and well-organized written work product, and meet assigned deadlines. Other key responsibilities include assisting in the hiring and training of new team members, identifying ways to improve team productivity, and staying updated on changes to immigration policies.

Leverage Your Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role, you should have an Associate’s degree or Paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience or a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience. You should also possess strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of visas and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, you should be proficient in using computer systems and have a desire to contribute to a positive work environment and promote teamwork.

Benefits:
At Fragomen, we value our people and offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including 22 PTO days, medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K plan, and more. We believe that great people make a great organization and we are committed to providing a positive and rewarding work experience for our employees.

About Fragomen:
Fragomen is a leading law firm specializing in immigration services. We are dedicated to providing meaningful and impactful work for our clients and offer a range of benefits to our employees. If you are passionate about immigration and want to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, Fragomen is the place for you. Explore our website to learn more about us, our work, and the benefits we offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform substantive and client-facing work in employment-based immigration matters
Independently handle case preparation and filing, including document gathering, review, and analysis
Oversee case status and provide prompt and clear responses to client inquiries
Generate well-organized written work product demonstrating immigration knowledge and problem-solving skills
Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress and escalations to supervisor
Assist in hiring and training of new team members and identify ways to improve team productivity
Stay updated on changes to immigration policies and incorporate them into processes
Adhere to firm standards and policies to ensure compliance and minimize risk
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and look for opportunities to improve quality and efficiency

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or Paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience
Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of business immigration experience
Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of visas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in using computer systems, including MS Word and Excel
Desire to contribute to a positive work environment and promote teamwork

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package, including 22 PTO days, medical, dental, and vision plans, and 401K plan
Training, development, and long-term growth opportunities

About Fragomen:

Fragomen is a leading law firm specializing in immigration services. We are dedicated to providing meaningful and impactful work for our clients and offer a range of benefits to our employees. If you are passionate about immigration and want to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, Fragomen is the place for you. Explore our website to learn more about us, our work, and the benefits we offer.

Join Our Team:

If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career as a Business Immigration Consultant at Fragomen, apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

22 PTO days + Federal holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans, 401K plan

Fluency in English is required.

Client Service, Technology Solutions, Case Management, Document Review, Case Analysis, Case Drafting, Case Strategy, Process Improvement, Productivity, Data Management, Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Procedural Requirements, MS Word, MS Excel, Teamwork

Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate, Bachelor's degree.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by emailing their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate, Bachelor's degree

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