Contract Immigration Attorney - CBOHN

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a contract attorney to support our immigration practice in Boston.

• Review and file non-immigrant (L, H, TN, O, E-1/2/3, B-1/2, J-1, etc) and immigrant (PERM, I-130, EB-1 (all), I-140, I-485, N-400, etc) petitions and applications with government agencies and consulates under the direction of a supervising attorney.
• Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, and supervising attorney on the day-to-day work of assigned cases.
• Stay current on business immigration law developments.
• Conduct research and draft alerts, publications, and blog posts.
• Participate in section training sessions and other firm and section related activities.
• Regularly review client-facing and internal reports to monitor case activity and new case initiations.
• Assist on special projects and assume responsibilities as requested/needed.

Qualifications:

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience in business immigration law, and/or immigration related clerkship; entry level candidates with business immigration experience will be considered
• Experience using immigration-focused database, including reviewing various reports for accuracy, and monitoring data compliance.
• Excellent docket and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• Ability to use business systems (e.g., telephone, computer, etc) and electronic resources.
• Ability to read, review, and edit electronic and hard copy forms for final submission.
• Ability to complete electronic and hard copy forms to ensure compliance with section processes and quality control measures.
• Ability to communicate via email, written correspondence, phone and in person with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel and government agencies.
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or travel based on client needs.
• Ability to lift files that weigh up to 10 pounds.

About

Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.