Preparing and filing employment-based immigration cases, especially in EB1, EB2-NIW, and RFEs.
Collaborating with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
Managing projects and deadlines effectively.
Communicating clearly with clients about legal strategies and case processing issues.
Staying updated on legislative changes affecting immigration laws.
Requirements
Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
Develop an expert-level understanding of your client cases. This includes preparing immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of the application process and requirements, specifically in EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents.
Be able to explain legal terminology to clients succinctly 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.
Regularly and effectively communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.
Possess the skill set to assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
Work with esteemed global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel. This will involve preparing petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the respected 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.
Benefits
Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs a plus
Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus.
High-level organizational skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and attention to detail, alongside the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
High-level organizational skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively, and with minimal supervision.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
employment-based immigration casesEB1EB2-NIWO-1RFEsimmigrant petitionsnon-immigrant petitionslegal terminologycase processingDepartment of Labor (DOL)
Soft skills
project managementeffective communicationclient collaborationproblem-solvingtrainingresearchtime managementinterpersonal skillsleadershipattention to detail