Associate (Fluent in Japanese)

Job Description

The New York office is seeking an Associate, fluent in Japanese, with 2+ years of experience to provide support to one of its legal teams. This Associate will be responsible for developing and establishing a client relationship while overseeing and managing a team of attorneys and consultants. (Remote candidates will be considered for this position).

A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with people who are passionate about immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our firm commitment to quality and best practices is supported by technological innovation that benefits our clients and staff.

As an Associate at Fragomen, you will:

• Conduct in depth research to support client requests and projects
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents
• Develop expert level understanding of your client base and industries that you support
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information and support client projects
• Communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues and case strategy
• Develop an understanding of the firm's practice areas and services provided
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the United States.
• Work with client global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) for non-immigrant and immigrant status for foreign national employees.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.

Let's talk if you have the following experience and qualifications:

• Fluent in Japanese
• U.S. JD required
• Member of NY State Bar (or ability to waive in)
• 2+ years of business immigration experience
• Prior team management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Ability to contribute to positive work environment

The salary range for this role takes into account many factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors noted.

A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range is:

$155,000.00 - $175,000.00

You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.