Legal Assistant - Pittsburgh, United States - Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC

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Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group is led by Attorney Ellen Freeman who brings 25 years of experience in employment-based immigration solutions. The firm services corporate clients in a wide variety of industries with a focus on pharma, biotech, engineering, supply chain management, AI, manufacturing, energy, academia, healthcare, hospitality and the arts. Services include employment-based immigrant petitions. Since its formation in March of 2019, our firm has been recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in America.

As a leader in her field, Ellen is a frequent speaker and writer on topics of employment-based immigration. Ellen is viewed by her peers as a mentor and authority in the field of business immigration law. Ellen has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and listed as a Thought Leader in Who's Who in Corporate Immigration and she is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Ellen's reputation as a leader in the field of employment-based immigration is built on excellence, perseverance, kindness, honesty, and hard work. As an employee of the firm, you will be expected to embody the firm's core values. We treat every client with outmost respect, empathy, kindness, and dedication. While small in size, our firm competes with the largest practices around the country. Your every communication, interaction with clients and co-workers, personal presentation, and work product must communicate our firm's core values.

We think we are a special place—made all the more so by our commitment to repairing the world to improving lives of our clients and employees; dedicating efforts to enhance our community – both in and outside of our workplace. We do so by showing kindness to one another and building trust; engaging in relentless advocacy; always striving for excellence; and practicing intellectual curiosity and growth.

Our Core values are:

Repair the World

Improve the lives of our employees, clients, and community at large

Demonstrate Kindness

In every interaction

Advocate Relentlessly

Persevere so that others can achieve their dreams

Strive for Excellence

Produce superior quality work

Practice Intellectual Curiosity

Learn and explore the world to improve self and craft

We are looking for like-minded individuals who champion our core values. Specific job duties will include:

Draft forms for visa applications, petitions, applications for permanent residence, citizenship, and other immigrant and non-immigrant related filings:

• Communicate verbally and in writing with business and individual clients and coworkers

• Assist with online application processes, including in USCIS, DOL FLAG and DOS CEAC databases and consular processing of immigrant petitions through the NVC

• Liaise with government agencies including USCIS, CBP, DOS and DOL

• Gather and analyze evidence, review and organize information and files and conduct quality assurance review of filings

• Assemble application and petition packages and files with USCIS and other agencies

• Coordinate translation of various documents

• Perform administrative duties related to new client intake

• Maintain calendar of filing deadlines, processing times, etc. and manage caseload

• Focus on professional development and stay informed on immigration law trends and news, sharing information with others

• Work as part of a team and assist coworkers, as needed

PAY IS COMMENSURATE WITH IMMIGRATION LAW RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE, GRADUATE DEGREE AND/OR PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE

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