Business Immigration Associate

Job Description

Fragomen's Salt Lake City office is seeking a Business Immigration Associate with 3+ years of experience to join it's busy and growing team. As the firm's newest US office, the SLC team is led by local immigration professionals with personal ties to the community who understand the unique immigration needs of the dynamic businesses in the area.

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, dynamic, 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.

At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices:

• #LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• #FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It's part of our DNA-and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry.
• Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work-and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families.
• Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit-we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work and our clients.
• SustainabilityFragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices-and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment
• Well-being. We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees.

The Benefits:

• Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid work arrangements. Please note that this specific role will require that this individual is based in Salt Lake City and is open to working in the SLC office on a hybrid schedule
• Our #FeedbackWorks process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career.
• Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.
• 27 PTO days + Federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans.
• 401K plan, with company matching.

How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?

• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders, (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, proactively provide client reporting etc.)
• Recognized by clients as a trusted advisor and effective business partner and act as a role model for the practice in delivering the highest level of client service.
• Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping and use of firm's systems including data quality in Connect and other firm technology.
• Research complex technical issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation. Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Meet individual and/or team billing goals/productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross sell or bill for out-of-scope services.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization with new/improved processes, products or services.
• Proactively identify and take part in marketing/business development opportunities (e.g., presenting at an industry event, sharing industry insights on LinkedIn, recording Mobility Minute videos).
• Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Engage, collaborate and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide (e.g., Kochi) to ensure best practices and a 'One Fragomen' approach.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance (e.g., complete mandatory training such as Data Privacy, follow Client Protocols, etc.).
• Ensure self and own team take opportunities to learn and to apply their learning and take part in a learning opportunity.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:

• U.S. JD or LLM required
• Typically, 3-5 years of experience at Associate level
• Solid working knowledge / understanding of immigration law
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
• Prior team management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication to exceptional client service
• 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 a positive work environment
• Must be based in Salt Lake City or open to relocation.