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Business Immigration Associate
Silver Spring, MD # Business Immigration Attorney Law firm is looking for an experienced Business Immigration Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate is creative, works collaboratively with others and thrives working in a progressive and collegial environment with excellent organizational skills, superior writing ability, and precise attention to detail. ## Responsibilities - Researching and analyzing the law on immigration issues - Synthesizing legal research and analysis into written memoranda or briefs - Performing case work as assigned - Analyzing and summarizing legal documents - Identifying potential immigration issues and developing strategies to address them - Conducting/ participating in client meetings and calls - Serving as account manager for client accounts as assigned - Responding to client inquiries - Informing senior associate and clients of important matters, e.g. case status, filing deadlines, I-94 issues, travel considerations - Responsible for “touching” each case on docket every week and following up with each client weekly as appropriate - Delegating work as appropriate to paralegals - Providing ongoing feedback and instruction to paralegals - Training paralegals in organizing material for attorney/client meetings - Ensuring that paralegals draft, organize, and file immigration documentation in a thorough and timely manner - Conduct regular meetings with direct reports and provide regular feedback - Making personal and firm-wide marketing efforts a priority ## Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - US citizenship required, due to client requirements - Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making - Ability to delegate to and oversee paralegals - Excellent organizational, writing, and other communication skills - Precise attention to detail - Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines - Ability to work well with clients and others - Ability to use forms databases and other computer programs - Flexibility ## Required Education/Experience J.D. and 1 years' business immigration law experience (e.g., H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, J-1, PERM). ## Expected Hours - 40 hours per week (Exempt from overtime) - If located within 45 miles from office, work is completed in office 1 day per week ## Compensation Law firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. |
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