Associate Attorney

BAL•Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) is seeking Associate Attorneys to manage employment-based immigration matters. The role includes supervising and mentoring paralegals and immigration assistants, consulting with foreign national employees, reviewing legal documents and strategies, conducting legal research, and using BAL’s proprietary Cobalt® case management technology to track workflows and deadlines. The position may be performed remotely by telecommuting. Multiple positions are available.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least 12 months of experience in the job offered or in an attorney-related occupation.
Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume, varied caseload of employment-based immigration matters, including PERM, H-1B, L-1, and TN petitions.
Directly supervise, mentor, and review the daily work of paralegals and immigration assistants, fostering collaboration and ensuring legal accuracy.
Consult with foreign national employees to assess immigration history, advise on visa strategies, and guide them through the immigration process.
Review and finalize complex legal documents before government filing.
Research Department of Labor regulations, USCIS policies, and federal immigration laws to resolve complex case issues and develop compliant legal strategies.
Use BAL’s Cobalt® case management technology to monitor team workflows, track deadlines, and support efficient progression of assigned matters.
Ensure case filings meet government and firm standards.