Staff Attorney

Who we are: BAL•Richardson, TX

12d

About The Position

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. OVERVIEW: The Staff Attorney aids the assigned team(s) in the filing of immigration case work and may also be required to ‘float’ among teams, providing temporary support and coverage. This role also conducts legal research and assists with the preparation of complex written projects for immigration cases. The employee may work with large teams, complex or high-profile cases.

Requirements

J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Superior client service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a business immigration attorney or immigration law clerk preferred.
Ability to speak/write a secondary language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide support and leadership to assigned team(s).
Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation and leave of absence.
Assist with the maintenance of case work quality and consistency on the assigned team(s).
Evaluate cases and assist in providing case strategies and/or solutions to issues.
Guide client and employees through processes.
May liaise with other attorneys or departments in the firm on projects.
May conduct comprehensive review of filings.
May provide supervision of other employees, as required.
Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs.
Analyze facts, patterns and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice.
Prepares immigration-based filings for complex case management.