Job Description
About the Role: A career 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.
We seek a US Immigration Lawyer to provide US legal advice in connection with US Consular Services in the Americas region. More specifically, you will provide legal advice to Fragomen offices in connection with US Consular Services (NIV and IV appointment preparation, trouble-shooting) throughout the America’s.
How will you make a difference as a Manager/Associate at Fragomen?
- Communicate with client and colleagues on complex Consular case matters, including refusal risks, processing trends, and criminal matters.
- Liaise with US Embassies and Consulates.
- Troubleshoot and establish case strategy.
- Manage the workflow of Analysts and ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
- Deal with clients on complex matters.
- Displays professionalism, quality service and a “positive” attitude to internal members and departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic correspondence, telephone and in person.
- Contribute to a positive work environment
Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
- Member of a US State bar and Canadian bar admission is also an asset..
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration lawyer (post bar admission); with a focus on Consular.
- Ability to identify legal issues, analyze facts and determine appropriate case strategy;
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
- Experience with high-volume, corporate clientele and managing a wide-ranging case load in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and staff;
- Ability to effectively utilize on-line case management and legal research tools;
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
We work with a hybrid model with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
Fragomen (Canada) Co. is committed to providing employment accommodation during the recruitment process. We are committed to building a diverse team through inclusive recruitment and selection. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and communities. If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible.
What We Do
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated exclusively to immigration services worldwide.
Founded in 1951, Fragomen represents a broad range of companies, organizations and individuals to help facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide. We provide immigration support in more than 170 countries.
An Am Law 100 and Global 100 firm, Fragomen’s professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field, as recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who. The firm employs more than 4,400 immigration professionals and support staff located in over 50 offices across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA.
Our services go beyond processing visa and work permit applications. We provide strategic consultative services and support to meet the full spectrum of business immigration needs. This includes government strategies and compliance, planning for mergers and acquisitions, and consular and document support. From our Immigration Technology Innovation Lab, we focus on using automation and artificial intelligence to pioneer sophisticated technology solutions to revolutionize the immigration experience for our clients.
All services are designed to improve your speed-to-ground and help you mobilize your employee population so you can remain a cutting-edge player in your industry and competitive wherever you operate.
We are committed to fostering a dynamic, diverse workplace. Year after year, Fragomen is recognized for our diversity by The American Lawyer, Law360 and the National Law Journal.
Find out more at www.fragomen.com.
