Business Immigration Attorney (Senior Associate)

OVERVIEW

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Associate in a prestigious corporate immigration law firm, reporting directly to esteemed Income or Equity Partners. As a Senior Associate, you'll spearhead client management and handle intricate immigration cases. This role involves overseeing a team of legal professionals, including attorneys and paralegals, to ensure exceptional case preparation and submission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Advocate for clients in various business immigration law matters, handling complex cases with finesse. Represent the firm at client sites, presenting at meetings, and fostering robust client relationships. Maintain consistent, high-level communication with our diverse client base. Supervise and lead a team, allocating case work, providing training, and ensuring impeccable accuracy in all assignments. Collaborate with fellow attorneys, sharing insights and updates within the realm of business immigration law. Offer valuable input into attorney-related policies and procedures, contributing to law practice projects. Address and support the evolving needs of the practice, providing partnership assistance where necessary. Play a pivotal role in hiring and performance reviews for associates and paralegals. Lead initiatives to uphold and enhance the quality and uniformity of legal work across the firm.

QUALIFICATIONS

A proven track record with a minimum of 5 years as a corporate immigration attorney, inclusive of experience overseeing paralegal work and managing complex casework for both non‑immigrant (NIV) and immigrant (IV) visa matters. Exceptional proficiency in English communication (secondary languages a plus) – both written and oral. Proficient in utilizing various computer tools and software. A J.D. degree and licensure to practice law in the U.S.

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. Hours may exceed 40 hours per week. 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 $167,400 and $177,900. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. 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. 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 BAL