Immigration Attorney

Overview

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A boutique immigration law firm is looking to hire an Immigration Attorney. The attorney will represent our firm’s sophisticated client base with a focus on business immigration, excellent writing and critical thinking skills, superb administrative skills, and a top academic background. We are looking for a candidate who is a team player, a problem solver, an independent thinker, and someone resourceful, energetic, and genuinely interested in being a part of our team.

Legal Duties:

• Drafting professional and accurate applications and positions to be presented to US Embassies and United States Citizenship and Immigration Service on behalf of clients.
• Represent clients at US Embassies and consulates within the scope of consular-based applications.
• Identify legal and practical issues associated with each case and the appropriate action to be taken at each stage, bearing in mind proposed timelines.
• Correspond in a professional manner with a range of clients and be able to manage client expectations by discussing matters on the phone and via email.
• Manage the entirety of cases as well as ad hoc duties for any given matter.
• Stay current on business immigration law developments and contribute to the firm’s thought leadership and marketing efforts.
• Participate in legal marketing events such as roundtables, conferences, and webinars.

Required Skills and Qualities:

• Completion of law degree from a leading university.
• Member in good standing of a US state bar.
• At least two years of US business immigration experience.
• Membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a plus.
• Native-level English is a must. An advanced level of Hebrew is advantageous.
• Superb knowledge of the L-1, Blanket L, H-1, E, O-1, and B-1 categories and employment and family-based green card applications.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to relate and communicate to clients and people at all levels.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently to strict deadlines.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and administer tasks, as well as the flexibility to do occasional work outside of office hours.
• A desire to take ownership of their caseload and use initiative even while under pressure.
• An excellent understanding of all Microsoft Office packages and office technology.