Business Immigration Consultant (Experienced Paralegal)

100 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

FSA and HSA plans

401(k) plan

Job summary

100 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP is seeking a Business Immigration Consultant to impact the firm through training and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment. The role includes client-facing work on immigration matters and requires strong procedural knowledge.

Qualifications include a degree or paralegal certificate, along with experience in business immigration and excellent communication skills. Benefits feature PTO, medical plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of business immigration experience with an Associate’s degree or 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong knowledge of immigration procedures for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of proofreading and drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Handle various employment-based immigration matters independently.
• Prepare and file immigration petitions with government agencies.
• Conduct client intake and establish case strategies.
• Improve team productivity and assist in training new members.

Skills

Business immigration experience

Knowledge of visa procedures

Written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

Fragomen’s Business Immigration Consultant position offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the firm’s business through training, development, and long-term growth opportunities. This role focuses on immigration and is performed in a dynamic, challenging, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive, client‑facing work beyond typical paralegal duties, handling a variety of employment‑based immigration matters.
• Independently prepare and file petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, review, analysis, and drafting.
• Oversee case status using case management and billing systems, run reports, and assist in case review.
• Conduct client intake, troubleshoot issues, establish case strategy, recommend solutions, and propose process improvements.
• Produce clear, well‑organized written work demonstrating accurate application of immigration knowledge and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactively communicate with foreign nationals and client contacts, providing prompt updates on case status or general inquiries.
• Meet deadlines in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and report case progress, status, and escalations to supervisors.
• Assist in hiring and training new team members, proactively identifying ways to boost team productivity and office‑wide projects.
• Identify immigration policy changes that may impact work and collaborate with leadership to incorporate changes into processes.
• Use case management and reporting tools and technologies to manage data and information.
• Contribute to team and individual productivity goals.
• Follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance, including Data Privacy protocols and proper use of Connect.
• Demonstrate a continuous‑improvement mindset, regularly seeking opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience, or bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of business immigration experience.
• Strong knowledge of procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without AI assistance.
• Experience using various computer systems, including MS Word and Excel.
• Desire to contribute to a positive work environment, effectively collaborate, and promote teamwork.

Benefits

• 22 PTO days + Federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• FSA and HSA plans.
• 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.