Senior Business Immigration Attorney
About The Position
Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC (GYH) is a globally recognized immigration and international human rights law firm in the greater DC area. Known for tenacious advocacy, GYH is setting a new standard for excellence in the practice of immigration and human rights law. Our lawyers are nationally recognized for their expertise in immigration law and have received top rankings from the Washington Post, Washingtonian, The Legal Times, Best Lawyers, and Chambers. The ideal candidate is creative, works collaboratively with others and thrives working in a progressive and collegial environment. Excellent organizational skills, superior writing ability, and precise attention to detail are required.
Requirements
- J.D. and 6+ years' business immigration law experience (e.g., H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, J-1, PERM)
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making
- Ability to delegate to and oversee paralegals
- Excellent organizational, writing, and other communication skills
- Precise attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work well with clients and others
- Ability to use forms databases and other computer programs
- Flexibility
Responsibilities
- Researching and analyzing the law on immigration issues
- Synthesizing legal research and analysis into written memoranda or briefs, and performing case work as assigned
- Identifying potential immigration issues and developing strategies to address them
- Conducting/ participating in client meetings and calls
- Serving as account manager for client accounts as assigned
- Responding to client inquiries
- Informing senior associates and clients of important matters, e.g., case status, filing deadlines, I-94 issues, travel considerations
- Delegating work as appropriate to paralegals
- Providing ongoing feedback and instruction to paralegals
- Ensuring that paralegals draft, organize, and file immigration documentation in a thorough and timely manner
- Making personal and firm-wide marketing efforts a priority
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- 401K with firm contribution
- paid parental leave
- excellent healthcare options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
