Description

Join one of the country’s largest business immigration practices focused on the hospitality industry. This Associate Attorney position will be almost entirely comprised of H-2B visa petition work and we will teach you!

Under the direction and supervision of the Practice Area Manager, provides a wide range of support to the H-2B team by drafting and reviewing work, communicating with clients regarding their H-2B visa petitions, and evaluating results to meet the goals and objectives of the firm. 

Supervisory Duties

• Reviews and provides constructive feedback for legal documents drafted by Paralegals.
• Assists with providing initial and refresher training to the H-2B team throughout the year. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists the Practice Area Manager with managing the H-2B visa process and working with a team of Case Managers, Paralegals, and Operations staff.
• Supports the Practice Area Manager with phone calls, reviewing and drafting emails to clients, and reviewing legal forms and documents.
• Assists with developing case strategies for H-2B visa petitions.
• Conducts client calls to discuss H-2B visa cases and ensure goals and needs are being met.
• Corresponds with clients regarding case status, legal, and non-legal questions involving their cases (ex: what additional documents are needed/case status/etc.).
• Collaborates with the Practice Area Manager to assist with reviewing legal documentation for the H-2B visa process, including Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs), job orders, and evidence of seasonality.
• Reviews and provides constructive feedback for legal documents drafted by Case Managers, Paralegals, and Operations staff.
• Reviews supporting documents provided by clients and ensure that they contain the required information, make edits where necessary.
• Assists with drafting legal documentation and moving cases forward in the H-2B visa process.
• Assists with monitoring internal and external deadlines within the practice area.

Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and presence, exercising tact, diplomacy and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to demonstrate support for and to help others successfully manage organizational change.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superb time management skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law.
• 2 years of PERM or H-2B visa petition experience.