Immigration Attorney - Charlotte, United States - Carolina Legal Staffing

Description

We are looking for an experienced immigration attorney and result-driven leader to join our client's growing team. You will have responsibilities with both clients (health care providers) and candidates (healthcare professionals immigrating to the USA). This attorney will assist in navigating the immigration process, support hiring of a variety of different types of healthcare workers on various visa types.

The position reports to the Director of Legal services. Within the organization, the position has primary working relationships with the legal team, internal client managers, and members of their team abroad.

This position requires that you are onsite five days/week.

Relocation not provided.

Job responsibilities:

Provide leadership to a growing in-house team

Correspond with potential clients during the intake process and maintain regular communication with existing clients for active cases;

Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits

Primary work is with EB-3, H1B, OPT, TN, F1 and F2 visas

Prepare immigration petitions and responses to Requests for Evidence, Motions to Reconsider, Responses to Notices of Intent to Deny;

Oversee and lead various projects and deadlines

Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions

Stay current with governmental and regulatory requirements regarding immigration policies;

Develop solutions to complex legal questions

Qualifications Required:

JD degree

Five years of legal experience with at least two years in immigration law

Solid writing and verbal communication skills

Must be organized and detail oriented

Ability to effectively multitask

Active Bar license (in a good standing)

Active in bar association(s)