Immigration Assistant

OVERVIEW

The Immigration Assistant is responsible for working with attorneys and case managers in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and law matters.

• Supports Paralegals, Senior Paralegals and Attorney in email/phone communications.
• Provides limited guidance to assignees regarding proprietary systems and case processing.
• Develops understanding of client communication procedures and requirements.
• Input client services rendered and sends to Accounting for processing.
• Begins to learn procedures and documentations requirements for case types (simple and advanced); executes case processing tasks as assigned.
• Processes basic corporate immigration cases.
• Relays concerns and proactively escalates to the appropriate BAL team member(s).
• Utilizes templates and prepared materials when completing documents for attorney review; begins learning BAL best practices.
• Manages status of all filed applications and petitions and finalizes documents after attorney review.
• Utilizes document and data management systems to prepare, monitor, and record all aspects of client casework as per BAL policy.
• Learns how to prepare internal caseload reports for management.
• Shares process flow (based on templates) with assignees.
• Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.
• Initiates contact with government agencies to obtain necessary information; alerts Senior Paralegal and/or attorney regarding potential process delays/problems.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years of related business experience is required.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and take actions independently.
• Ability to manage cases and work within strict timelines.
• Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to proofread and edit one’s own work product.
• General computer knowledge and typing skills, including word-processing, email, and forms software.
• Professional, respectful attitude towards all coworkers.
• Ability to receive and analyze information.
• Ability to share information with office members.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• MS Office, Scan/Copy; learns to effectively utilize VB and Cobalt.

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
• A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

In accordance with Washington D.C.’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $49,100 and $52,200.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

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.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or…