Job Description
Immigration Assistant - Join the Elite Team at a Leading Law Firm
H1: Elite Immigration Assistant Opportunity at BAL Law Firm
H2: Make a Difference in People's Lives and Grow Your Career with BAL
Are you looking for meaningful work with a purpose? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment? Are you ready to join a team of brilliant individuals who are changing lives through elite immigration work? If so, then BAL is the perfect place for you!
As an Immigration Assistant at BAL, you will be responsible for supporting attorneys and case managers in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and law matters. This role offers excellent career-pathing opportunities, including the potential to grow into a paralegal or other roles within the firm.
We are committed to your growth and development and offer a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
Key Responsibilities:
Support attorneys and case managers through email and phone communications. Guide assignees on proprietary systems and case processing. Develop an understanding of client communication procedures and requirements. Input client services and send to Accounting for processing. Learn procedures and document requirements for various case types. Process basic corporate immigration cases. Proactively escalate concerns to the appropriate BAL team member. Utilize templates and prepared materials for document preparation. Manage the status of filed applications and petitions. Utilize document and data management systems to record and monitor all aspects of client casework. Prepare internal caseload reports for management. Share process flow with assignees. Conduct research to obtain necessary information. Initiate contact with government agencies to gather information. Alert senior paralegals and attorneys of potential process delays or problems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or 2 years of related business experience required. Superb organizational skills. Ability to follow instructions and work independently. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written. General computer knowledge and typing skills. Professional and respectful attitude towards coworkers. Ability to receive and analyze information. Ability to share information with team members. MS Office, Scan/Copy; ability to learn VB and Cobalt.
Working Conditions:
Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods. Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and reach on a daily basis. Able to perform general office administrative activities. Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must be able to prioritize and complete testing for multiple applications with overlapping schedules. Requires creativity and flexibility. May exceed 40 hours per week. Occasional travel within the region and to other locations as required.
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
At BAL, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement.
Join our team and become a part of something special at BAL!
