Who we are: 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 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:
- 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
- Provide support to other Global immigration teams at manager’s discretion
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills and Abilities:
- 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
- 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
Physical Requirements:
- Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
- Able to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors
- Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel and/or stand to access files and documents
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes
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.
