This position is open to candidates who can regularly work within Pacific Time zone.

How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?

• 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.
• Positioned as a senior member of the client team, independently oversee, and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Utilize legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and develop creative solutions.
• Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences.
• Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm as a whole.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
• Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping and use of firm's systems including data quality in Connect and other firm technology.
• Meet individual and team productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross sell or bill for out-of-scope services.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.
• Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
• Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
• Other duties as required.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:

• U.S. JD or LLM required
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC 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

Benefits:

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

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