Immigration Consultant (Entry Level)

OVERVIEW

The Immigration Consultant is an early‑to‑mid‑career legal delivery professional responsible for supporting high‑volume immigration casework and delivering day‑to‑day client service. Reporting to an Associate or Senior Associate, this role focuses heavily on case production, routine client communication, and developing procedural expertise across a wide range of immigration processes. The Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for clients on standard inquiries, manages the full lifecycle of immigration filings using established workflows, and performs essential administrative tasks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely case progression. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage large volumes of work using reports and dashboards, and a commitment to producing precise documentation aligned with legal and firm standards. In addition to case preparation, the Consultant supports initial assessments, gathers client information, drafts forms and supporting letters, and coordinates with government agencies on case updates, RFEs, and deadlines. They are expected to build foundational paralegal knowledge across all immigration case types, stay updated on immigration law and policy changes, and participate in training and process improvements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary point of contact for routine client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses to inquiries and updates. Responsible for case production, including initiating, assessing, preparing, assembling, and filing high‑volume immigration filings using established templates, processes, and proprietary case‑management system. Perform administrative duties including scanning and filing of complex immigration petitions and supporting documentation to facilitate efficient case management. Maintain accurate and complete case records, ensuring data integrity and responsiveness to client and attorney requests. Utilize reports and dashboards to prioritize high volumes of work effectively to meet deadlines. Conduct or support initial case assessments and gather required documentation from clients, including forms, supporting evidence, and biographical information. Draft immigration forms and supporting letters for a variety of case types, including employment‑based NIV, IV, and PERM petitions. Coordinate with government agencies (e.g., USCIS, DOL, DOS) to track case status, respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and monitor deadlines. Build foundational knowledge across all immigration case types and develop mastery in procedural requirements, filing protocols, and client service standards. Ensure compliance and help update internal team procedures as needed following changes to immigration law and policy. Participate in internal training programs and contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and service quality. Escalate operational issues promptly to legal team leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Attention to detail: produce accurate, compliant immigration forms, letters, and case documentation. Client communication: respond promptly and professionally to routine client inquiries and information requests. Organization & time management: prioritize high‑volume workloads using reports and dashboards to meet deadlines. Learning agility: quickly absorb new processes, systems, and immigration requirements and apply them to casework. Technical proficiency: navigate case‑management systems and document‑handling tools effectively. Document & data management: maintain clean, complete, and well‑organized case records with strong data integrity. Problem solving: conduct basic case assessments and escalated issues or anomalies appropriately. Team collaboration: work reliably with attorneys and colleagues to support smooth case progression. Professionalism: handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a consistent, service‑focused demeanor. Process adherence: follow established workflows, templates, and filing protocols with consistency.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree; OR 0–5 years of business immigration experience; OR A combination of education and experience that together demonstrates readiness for the role. Candidates may qualify through different pathways. A bachelor’s degree with no prior experience is acceptable, as is relevant business immigration experience in lieu of a degree. An equivalent mix of education and experience is also appropriate, as long as the candidate can demonstrate the skills, competencies, and abilities needed for successful performance in the role.

BENEFITS

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team‑oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick time; unlimited vacation; and 401(k) with company match.

SALARY RANGE

In accordance with Washington D.C.’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $69,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law.

EEO STATEMENT

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL 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. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr ImmigrationJobs