Business Immigration Attorney (Associate)

Business Immigration Attorney (Associate) Job Category: Attorneys Requisition Number: BUSIN002578 Type: Full-Time Location: Tysons, McLean, VA 22102, USA Hybrid work environment.

OVERVIEW

Reporting to a Partner or Senior Associate, Associate Attorneys manage Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent clients in all aspects of business immigration law. Maintain a high level of communication with all clients. Oversee and manage a team of legal assistants in case preparation work. Assign and prioritize case work and projects as needed. Train Immigration Assistants and Paralegals. Establish and maintain case work quality and consistency throughout the office. Liaise with other attorneys in the firm and share all information regarding case preparation. Maintain accuracy with a high volume, rapid turnover caseload. Participate in other office projects as assigned. Correspond with the client and the individual employee during the intake process. Assist clients/employees with technical issues in completing the questionnaires and submitting documents. Guide clients and employees through the intake process, enlisting client services as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Typically at least 1+ year(s) as a practicing corporate immigration attorney. J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills. Secondary language skills a plus. Excellent organization and computer skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily. Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone. Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. Regular and on-time attendance. Must be able to prioritize, schedule, and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules. A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required. Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. In accordance with Washington D.C.’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $136,600 and $205,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Berry Appleman & Leiden is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of BAL is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match. Salary information follows wage transparency guidelines. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAL