Immigration Consultant (Experienced)

BAL; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,100 - 74,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick time

Unlimited vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BAL in San Francisco is seeking an Immigration Consultant to support high-volume casework and deliver day-to-day client service. You will handle case production, client communications, and prepare filings using established templates.

Reporting to associates, you will build expertise across employment-based NIV, IV, and PERM petitions, coordinate with government agencies, and help update procedures as immigration law changes. A strong eye for detail and learning agility are essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail produces accurate, compliant immigration forms and case documentation.
• Client communications are timely and professional for routine inquiries and updates.
• Organization and time management prioritize high-volume workloads to meet deadlines.
• Learning agility quickly absorbs new processes, systems, and requirements.
• Technical proficiency navigates case management systems and document handling tools.
• Document and data management maintain clean, complete case records with data integrity.
• Problem solving conducts basic case assessments and escalates issues when needed.
• Team collaboration works with attorneys and colleagues to support case progression.
• Professionalism handles sensitive information with discretion and service focus.
• Process adherence follows workflows, templates, and filing protocols consistently.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for routine client communications and updates.
• Handles case production, including initiating, preparing, and filing high-volume immigration filings.
• Performs administrative duties such as scanning and filing supporting documentation.
• Maintains accurate and complete case records and data integrity.
• Uses reports and dashboards to prioritize high volumes of work and meet deadlines.
• Conducts or supports initial case assessments and gathers required documentation.
• Drafts immigration forms and supporting letters for various case types.
• Coordinates with government agencies to track status, respond to RFEs, and monitor deadlines.
• Builds foundational knowledge across immigration case types and procedural requirements.
• Ensures compliance and helps update internal procedures as immigration law changes.
• Participates in training and process-improvement initiatives; escalates issues when needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Communication

Organization & Time Management

Learning Agility

Technical Proficiency

Document & Data Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Professionalism

Process Adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

San Francisco
44 Montgomery St
Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104, USA

Description

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 : TheImmigration Consultant is anearly-to-mid-career legaldeliveryprofessional responsible for supporting high ‑ volume immigration casework and delivering day ‑ to ‑ day client service. Reporting to an Associate or Senior Associate, this role focuses heavily on case production, routine client communication, and developing procedural expertise across a wide range of immigration processes.

The Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for clients on standard inquiries, manages the full lifecycle of immigration filings using established workflows, and performs essential administrative tasks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely case progression.Therole requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage large volumes of work using reports and dashboards, and a commitment to producing precise documentation aligned with legal and firm standards.

In addition to case preparation, the Consultantsupports initial assessments, gathers client information, drafts forms and supporting letters, and coordinates with government agencies on case updates, RFEs, and deadlines. They are expected to build foundationalparalegalknowledge across allimmigrationcase types, stay updated on immigration law and policy changes, and participate in training and process improvements.

Time is allocated primarily to casework and client engagement (90%), with time for ongoing learning and development (10%)as required. Success in the role is demonstrated through accuracy, compliance, professional communication, workflow management, and learning agility.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary point of contact for routine client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses to inquiries and updates.
• Responsible for case production, including initiating, assessing, preparing, assembling, and filing high-volume immigration filings using established templates, processes, and proprietary case management system.
• Performs administrative duties including scanning and filing of complex immigration petitions and supporting documentation to facilitate efficient case management.
• Maintains accurate and complete case records, ensuring data integrity and responsiveness to client and attorney requests.
• Utilizes reports and dashboards to prioritize high volumes of work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Conductsor supportsinitial case assessments and gathers required documentation from clients, includingforms,supporting evidence, and biographical information.
• Drafts immigration forms and supporting letters for a variety of case types, including employment-basedNIV, IV, and PERM petitions.
• Coordinates with government agencies (e.g., USCIS, DOL, DOS) to track case status, respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), andmonitorsdeadlines.
• Builds foundational knowledge across all immigration case types and develops mastery in procedural requirements, filing protocols, and client service standards.
• Ensurescompliance andhelps toupdate internalteamprocedures as needed following changes to immigration law and policy.
• Participates in internal training programs and contributes to process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and service quality.
• Escalatesoperational issues promptly to legal team leadership.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, compliant immigration forms, letters, and case documentation.
• Client Communication: Responds promptly and professionally to routine client inquiries and information requests.
• Organization & Time Management: Prioritizes high ‑ volume workloads using reports and dashboards to meet deadlines.
• Learning Agility: Quickly absorbs new processes, systems, and immigration requirements and applies them to casework.
• Technical Proficiency: Navigates case management systems and document ‑ handling tools effectively.
• Document & Data Management: Maintains clean, complete, and well ‑ organized case records with strong data integrity.
• Problem Solving: Conducts basic case assessments and escalates issues or anomalies appropriately.
• Team Collaboration: Works reliably with attorneys and colleagues to support smooth case progression.
• Professionalism: Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains a consistent, service ‑ focused demeanor.
• Process Adherence: Follows established workflows, templates, and filing protocols with consistency.

Minimum Education andExperience:

• 0–5 years of business immigration experience; OR
• A combination of education and experience thattogetherdemonstrates readiness for the role.

Candidates may qualify through different pathways. A bachelor’s degree with no prior experience is acceptable, as is relevant business immigration experience in lieu of a degree. An equivalent mix of education and experience is also appropriate,as long asthe candidatecan demonstrate the skills, competencies, and abilities needed for successful performance in the role.

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $59,100 and $74,325.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

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.

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