The Immigration Attorney will support high-volume U.S. business immigration operations, ensuring legal compliance and driving process improvements. Responsibilities include reviewing visa filings, training staff, and resolving legal operational issues.
1. General
- Job Title: Immigration Attorney
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Location: REDW-D Office
- Workplace: On-site (5 days a week)
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you use your legal expertise to support high volume U.S. business immigration operations?
- How do you ensure legal compliance with daily immigration filings?
- Are you interested in working with a cutting-edge team focused on high-volume immigration operations?
- Do you have experience in managing and training admins on USCIS filings and document processing?
- Are you passionate about identifying and implementing legal process improvements to increase efficiency and build operational resiliency?
Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: We are hiring for a technology company that specializes in employment-based immigration.
- Role Summary: As an Immigration Attorney, you will play a key role in supporting high volume U.S. business immigration operations, ensuring legal compliance, and driving process improvements.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Review non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings, conducting research to support legal proceedings.
- Use U.S. immigration legal knowledge to ensure daily workflow targets are met and maintain the integrity of the case preparation program.
- Train admins on USCIS filings, document processing, and PERM job postings.
- Assist with root cause analysis and resolution of legal and operational issues.
- Propose and implement legal process improvement ideas to enhance legal quality and streamline workflow.
- Complete legal review of filings, address I-9 completion and E-Verify related questions, and support complex E-Verify issue resolution.
- Train and monitor admins supporting I-9 reverification.
- Assist managers in understanding PERM requirements and obligations during applicant review.
- Respond to visa-related inquiries from employees, including eligibility, travel, and maintenance of status.
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a credible university and admission to the bar.
- 1+ year of immigration experience (preferably in employment-based immigration).
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- High-volume immigration experience.
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role provides the opportunity to broaden your business immigration experience and work with a cutting-edge team focused on high-volume operations.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We have a non-discrimination policy, encourage diverse candidates to apply, and provide accessibility and accommodation support.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at [email protected].
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