Description
A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group.
As a Business Immigration Associate, you will build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders.
- Formulate immigration strategies for intricate matters, demonstrating the capacity to present well-structured and concise arguments.
- Engage with clients at middle and senior management levels, offering counsel and consultation as necessary.
- With a comprehensive working knowledge of immigration law, serve as a business advisor, demonstrating a keen grasp of the client, the industry, and the associated risks.
- Acquire in-depth expertise in sector-specific issues and effectively apply this knowledge to address and resolve client scenarios.
- Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping and use of firm's systems including data quality in Connect and other firm technology.
- Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation.
- Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
- Identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities by exploring new business initiatives and by recognizing potential growth avenues within the team’s existing client base.
- Directly or indirectly supervise Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
- Lead the continuous improvement process, including seeking out and implementing opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.
- Support Partners/senior team members on client proposals and pitches, practice area business plans, and leading or taking part in RFPs where appropriate.
- Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration across teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
- Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
Requirements:
- U.S. JD or LLM required
- Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
- 5-8 years of experience at Associate level
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of immigration law
- Prior team management experience strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dedication to exceptional client service
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
- Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Benefits:
- 27 PTO days + Federal holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
- 401K plan, with company matching