OPEN POSITION:
Experienced Immigration Attorney – Business Immigration
About You: You are a highly motivated, experienced immigration attorney who enjoys being part of a team – even while working remotely! You feel confident jumping into a position with minimal supervision and are comfortable managing a high volume of work with consistently excellent work product, working alongside and managing paralegals, drafting, reviewing/revising petitions/applications and audit/RFE responses, conducting consultations, and learning new technology, systems and processes. You enjoy working in an environment where your input is valued and wanted, and you enjoy making meaningful contributions to the practice.
About Us: We are a boutique law firm in Richmond, VA. Our team helps companies, families, and individuals meet their professional and personal goals through employment-based and family-based immigration. We take pride in excellent client service, with a focus on streamlining using technology and systems. We are a fun, energetic, LGBTQ+ and dog friendly group looking for someone who fits well on our team.
We Believe:
- Work-life balance shouldn't just be a catch phrase. We pride ourselves in recognizing the importance of disconnecting from work and spending time with family, friends, or by one's self as crucial to life and career longevity and happiness. Because of this, we offer a substantial PTO package as well as a mandatory 5-day break in the Spring or Fall and we close our offices for one week during the Winter holiday season.
- Teamwork is at the core of our company. Our entire team works collaboratively toward the realization of our collective goal to provide quality and empathetic client service and deliver superior work product. We invite engagement and communication and equally value the contributions of all team members. Working together and respecting one another is the key to our success.
- Our clients are our partners. We would not have the opportunity to help people realize their dreams if our clients did not trust us with their immigration journey. We honor their trust by producing the highest quality work and treating each client with compassion and understanding. Communication and transparency are key to maintaining our client relationships and we strive to keep clients informed, anticipate their needs, and proactively address their questions and concerns.
About the Job: Primary responsibilities will include frequent interaction with our founding/managing attorney, other team members, and clients; advising clients and developing strategic case plans; overseeing preparation of immigration petitions and applications; maintaining digital case files; proactive consideration of all stages of the case; and working with team members to complete projects and achieve goals as a group.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain ownership of and manage a high-volume caseload of employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa cases including but not limited to PERM’s, I-140s, H-1Bs, TNs, I-485s as well as some family-based immigration cases including but not limited to N-400s, K-1s, I-130s, I-751s, etc.
- Effectively manage client relationships including participating in client meetings and calls
- Manage paralegal and legal assistants so that immigration documents are filed accurately and in a timely manner
- Possess a precise attention to detail to ensure excellent work product and error free filings
- Understanding of complex immigration law concepts and ability to research and analyze the law on intricate and complicated immigration issues
- Ability to provide accurate counsel to clients
- Conduct client consultations
Requirements:
- U.S. Juris Doctor degree
- Member in good standing with a state bar
- At least 5 years employment immigration attorney work experience
- Experience with PERM’s, I-140s, H-1Bs, TNs, I-485s as well as some family-based immigration cases including but not limited to N-400s, K-1s, I-130s, I-751s
- Proficiency with case management systems (experience with INSZoom preferred)
- Meticulous proof-reading and organizational skills
- Ability to meet established deadlines
- Excellent research, analytical, written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with a wide variety of individuals
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Work Location:
- Candidate must be able to work remotely from a home office preferably in the Richmond, VA area, but can be remote anywhere in the US
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000-$120,000, negotiable
Benefits:
- 401(k) including matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
To Apply:
All candidates must include a resume and cover letter with their application. Applications are being accepted through this job board or by emailing your cover letter and resume to management@sumnerimmigration.com with the subject line "SIL Senior Immigration Attorney Position"
