Job Title: Business Immigration Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
- Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
- Develop an expert-level understanding of client cases, specifically preparing immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of the application process and requirements for visas such as EB1, EB2-NIW, PERM, I-485, L-1, H1B, O-1, and other non-immigrant visas.
- Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents.
- Explain legal terminology to clients succinctly and in a timely manner.
- Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
- Stay up-to-date on legislative changes that may affect immigration.
- Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
- Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates about new immigration laws and regulations.
- Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects.
- Effectively communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.
- Assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the .
- Work with global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for non-immigrant and immigrant status for foreign national employees.
- Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure no mistakes are made.
Education and Experience Information:
- Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school.
- Demonstrate a strong academic background.
- Be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
- High-level organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively and with minimal supervision.
Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information.
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