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Senior Immigration Advisor I
Senior Immigration Advisor IBAL • Houston, TX, US
Senior Immigration Advisor I

Senior Immigration Advisor I

BAL • Houston, TX, US
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Overview

The Senior Immigration Advisor I reports directly to a regional Immigration Manager and works as an integral member of the Global team assisting with case preparation and management for all clients in the designated region.

Primary Responsibilities

  • In addition to duties performed as an Immigration Advisor, the Senior Immigration Advisor I duties include :
  • Handle complex or high-sensitive cases
  • Continue to increase knowledge in immigration matters including case management, begin gaining knowledge in client requests related to initiations and queries
  • Assist with mentoring or advising junior Advisors with case strategy / communications
  • Assist in preparation and training of Global staff based on expertise with ability to confidently provide advice to Attorneys, managers, and other legal staff in the firm
  • Participate in projects and / or committees related to the area of expertise, including but not limited to, firm-wide / program practices, internal database improvements, etc
  • Assist with enforcing BAL policies / procedures / protocols to ensure program's streamlined practices are observed
  • Begin assisting with various projects for continued improvement of Global program or BAL practices alongside senior / leadership
  • Complete other related duties as assigned and support the firm

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Provide support to other Global immigration teams at manager's discretion
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Skills and Abilities :

  • Proven ability to handle a high volume of cases
  • Proven ability to handle complex, challenging cases with thoroughness and proficiency
  • Comprehensive knowledge of regional Immigration Team practice
  • Ability to quickly absorb, learn and become skilled at a variety of legal work
  • Proven ability to be the "Go To" person on Team
  • Able and willing to share knowledge with others and effectively communicate policies / procedures / protocols to all
  • Ability to mentor junior staff and lead projects independently
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in all dealings
  • Must be able to multi-task and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Must effectively participate in and facilitate in a oneBAL team environment; professional, respectful attitude towards all coworkers
  • Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Must demonstrate strong organization skills
  • Must have keen attention to detail, produce error-free work
  • Must think and act independently with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
  • Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
  • Good general computer knowledge and typing skills, including word-processing, email, and forms software; ability to learn new software / programs
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to travel within a limited radius to client site or consulates
  • Experience

  • 2 years of progressive experience as an Immigration Advisor or demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Working Conditions

  • Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
  • Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
  • Able to perform general office administrative activities : copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
  • Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Regular and on-time attendance.
  • Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
  • A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
  • Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
  • Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.
  • Note : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

    Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer . It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

    BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies . BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement . In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.

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