Immigration Coordinator

Houston
10100 Katy Freeway
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77043, USA

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes.

BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person.

You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry‑leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team‑oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

Under the supervision of a manager on the Global Team, the Immigration Coordinator provides primary assistance with individual projects, research, reporting, and general case management support to the Global immigration legal teams.

• Assist with individual projects relative to maintenance or improvement of Global practices, i.e. protocols, practice guides, templates, training materials, etc.
• Increase knowledge in best practices, team protocols, software/tools, etc. required for team‑wide daily tasks or casework
• Facilitate dissemination of best practices, consular updates, new team initiatives, and other relevant information/practices within the Global program
• Participate in regular meetings with Practice Manager, Immigration, to review consular updates, challenges, and process improvements required for the Global team
• Provide information and real‑time updates to Global team based on interaction with local consulates, vendors and network partners
• Assist with any relevant support for case management at manager’s discretion, i.e. back‑end support to Global teams, case/project management (legalization/acquisition/tracking), etc
• Assist with updating internal system records; provide audit support on internal records systems.
• Complete other related duties as assigned and support the firm

• Provide general back‑office support to Global immigration teams
• Other duties as assigned

• 0-1 years’ experience in an office environment
• Corporate Immigration experience preferred
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• General office clerical skills (e.g. phones, typing, filing, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent critical thinking skills and problem solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle heavy workloads
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Good command of the English language, written and oral
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
• Able to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors
• Able to walk and climb…