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Summary
Business Immigration Associate
About the Role: A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.
How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?
- Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders, (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, proactively provide client reporting etc.).
- 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.
- Other duties as required.
Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
- U.S. JD or LLM required
- Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
- 5-7 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
Compensation:
The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:
$175,000.00 - $218,000.00
You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
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Job Description
Business Immigration Associate
About the Role: A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.
How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?
- Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders, (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, proactively provide client reporting etc.).
- 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.
- Other duties as required.
Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
- U.S. JD or LLM required
- Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
- 5-7 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
Compensation:
The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:
$175,000.00 - $218,000.00
You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
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