Job Title: Immigration Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
1. Team Supervision & Performance Management:
- Ensure 100% completion of assigned legal and administrative tasks by paralegals.
- Maintain an error-free submission rate of at least 98% for all filings prepared by paralegals.
- Ensure compliance with firm-established case preparation procedures 100% of the time.
- Conduct weekly productivity reviews to ensure paralegals meet efficiency benchmarks.
- Conduct quarterly performance evaluations and provide feedback to paralegals.
2. Training & Onboarding of New Hires:
- Ensure completion of onboarding and training for new hires within 30 days.
- Ensure new hires understand the firm's case preparation process within 30-60 days.
- Conduct at least one structured training session per month on legal procedures, case management, or best practices.
- Maintain a paralegal retention rate above 85% through effective training and leadership.
3. Case Oversight & Quality Control:
- Conduct random audits on at least 10% of active case files monthly to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
- Ensure all cases meet firm and legal standards, reducing RFEs and denials by at least 10% annually.
- Ensure 100% of cases are filed ahead of deadlines, with no missed submission dates.
- Reduce the error rate in case filings and legal documents to less than 2% per quarter.
4. Administrative Oversight & Process Improvement:
- Ensure all paralegals consistently update case statuses and documentation in the firm’s case management software.
- Identify and implement at least two process improvements per year to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure all firm policies and procedures are followed 100% of the time, including billing, document management, and correspondence tracking.
- Conduct weekly team meetings to ensure alignment on case status, deadlines, and procedural updates.
5. Report Generation & Data Analytics:
- Generate monthly reports on paralegal productivity, task completion rates, and accuracy.
- Provide bi-weekly summaries of all active cases, including pending actions, deadlines, and risks.
- Document and analyze trends in case errors and compliance issues, recommending corrective actions.
- Present leadership with quarterly/yearly reports on key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
6. Client & Attorney Support:
- Ensure attorneys have all necessary case files and documentation prepared at least 48 hours before hearings or client meetings.
- Maintain an average client satisfaction rating of at least 90% based on feedback surveys.
- Ensure all client and attorney inquiries related to paralegal work are responded to within 24 hours.
7. Leadership & Development:
- Conduct quarterly one-on-one check-ins with each paralegal to address concerns, provide mentorship, and enhance team engagement.
- Identify and enroll at least one paralegal per quarter in an external training or continuing education program.
- Successfully mediate and resolve at least 90% of internal team conflicts without escalation.
Education and Experience Information:
- Law Degree (JD) from an Accredited University.
- 3+ years’ experience as a current . Immigration Attorney.
- Licensed to practice law in any . jurisdiction.
- Good standing by the New Jersey Bar Association and/or local bar if different from NJ.
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Additional Skills and Requirements:
- Clear and Professional Writing: Strong English writing skills to draft and review case documents accurately.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable navigating legal case management software, preferably Docketwise. Knowledgeable and experienced in USCIS online portal and EOIR Case Access System (ECAS) portal.
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure case accuracy and compliance.
- Positive and Client-Focused Attitude: Friendly, patient, and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
- Exceptional Multitasking Abilities: Able to efficiently manage a caseload of 40+ cases while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
- Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments: Adaptable and proactive when working under deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Verbal fluency in Hindi / Punjabi is highly regarded but not essential.
- Must provide own work equipment (desktop/laptop), a noise-canceling headset, and meet specific system requirements including a reliable internet connection (at least 25mbps).
Salary Information:
- Pay Range: Up to USD $72,.
