Temporary Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. 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.

The Staff Attorney aids the assigned team(s) in the filing of immigration case work and may also be required to 'float' among teams, providing temporary support and coverage. This role also conducts legal research and assists with the preparation of complex written projects for immigration cases. Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation and leave of absence.

Assist with the maintenance of case work quality and consistency on the assigned team(s).

May liaise with other attorneys or departments in the firm on projects.

Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs.

Analyze facts, patterns and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice.

Prepares immigration-based filings for complex case management.

Experience working as a business immigration attorney or immigration law clerk preferred.

D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to speak/write a secondary language is a plus.

Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.

Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.

Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

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. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.