As a Business Immigration Consultant at Fragomen, you will perform substantive and client-facing work, including varied case-related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks related to case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies
• Oversee the status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems
• Work with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshoot issues, and establish case strategy
• Generate clear, well-organized written work product demonstrating accurate application of immigration knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Proactively communicate with foreign nationals and client contacts regarding case status or general inquiries
• Meet assigned deadlines adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Assist in the hiring and training of new team members and identify ways to improve team productivity
• Recognize changes to immigration policy and work with leadership to incorporate changes into processes
• Be fluent with case management and other reporting tools and technologies
• Understand and contribute to team and individual productivity goals
• Follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization

Requirements:

• 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 nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using various computer systems, including MS Word and Excel
• Desire to contribute to a positive work environment and effectively collaborate and promote teamwork

Benefits:

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

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Fragomen is a leading provider of immigration services, helping clients achieve their goals in a complex global landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise junior business immigration caseworkers and provide training, mentoring, and performance management
• Manage complex cases, prioritize tasks, and monitor workload to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Provide direction to the team using extensive knowledge of business immigration case matters
• Serve as a liaison between the immigration consulting team and Client Services Manager or Associates
• Strengthen and maintain strong client relationships, contribute to client meetings and business reviews, and assist with delivering the team's output
• Proactively address client escalations, lead high-touch calls, and provide accurate and relevant client reporting
• Perform varied case-related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based immigration matters
• Work with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshoot issues, and establish case strategy
• Analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with government agencies
• Draft petitions, applications, and specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits
• Communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues
• Review and approve client billing and conduct billing and WIP audits as needed
• Oversee case status using case management and billing systems
• Be fluent with case management and other reporting tools and technologies
• Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally and regionally to ensure best practices
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or Paralegal certification preferred
• At least 7 years of business immigration experience (i.e., paralegal)
• Supervisory or managerial experience
• Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes
• Client service mindset, attention to detail, and desire to achieve high productivity
• Experience using various computer systems, including Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and drafting fluent prose
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment, collaborate, and promote teamwork

Benefits:

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

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As a Business Immigration Associate, you will develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support, as well as the firm's practice areas and services provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support
• Independently overseeing and managing assignments with minimal supervision
• Utilising legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and developing creative solutions
• Researching complex technical immigration issues and formulating solutions
• Independently executing case preparation and filing and developing strategies for complex matters
• Articulating relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Building, strengthening, and maintaining strong client relationships
• Proactively communicating with clients and providing client reporting
• Directly or indirectly supervising junior Associates and other staff
• Ensuring self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping, and use of firm's systems
• Meeting individual and team productivity goals and identifying opportunities to cross-sell or bill for out-of-scope services
• Proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardisation of processes, products, or services
• Proactively identifying and taking part in marketing and business development opportunities
• Ensuring self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance
• Engaging, collaborating, and sharing knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A U.S. JD or LLM
• To be a member of a U.S. State bar or Washington D.C. bar association
• 3-5 years of experience at Associate level
• Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law
• Prior team management experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to exceptional client service
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 27 PTO days + Federal holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
• 401K plan, with company matching

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