Description
We are seeking a US qualified Attorney to join our Consular & Document Practice EMEA (CADP) team in Sydney.
In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment, providing US legal advice in connection with US Consular Services. You will provide legal advice to Fragomen offices in connection with US Consular Services (NIV and IV appointment preparation, troubleshooting and US citizen services) throughout the region.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients and colleagues on complex Consular case matters, including refusal risks, processing trends, and criminal matters.
- Liaise with US Embassies and Consulates.
- Manage allocated client accounts and their active and inactive matters.
- Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
- Troubleshoot and establish case strategy.
- Review documents sent in by assignees and flag any issues to clients.
- Review documents drafted by Paralegals to ensure legal compliance and quality standards are met.
- Draft correspondence to clients on complex matters.
- Contribute to the Firm's overall initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally.
- Display professionalism, quality service and a 'positive' attitude to internal members and departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors.
Requirements:
- Successful applicants will need to be a Member of a US State Bar Association and have experience with Business Immigration law.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred skills:
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
What we offer:
- A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same.
- You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do.
- We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.