Legal Case Manager – Family-Based Immigration

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch.

Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients lives and companies.

Our Culture:

We're also very proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. We strive to create an inspiring, authentic, comfortable and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work and challenged to continue your growth as an immigration professional.

After the last several years of progressively restrictive and abruptly changing immigration polices, these are exciting days for Ellis Porter and our clients as we look ahead to positive immigration policy changes under the new administration.

The Position:

As an Immigration Case Manager on our Family-Based immigration team, you will be part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers that help our global clients navigate the US immigration system. You will work on immigration matters including family- and humanitarian-based adjustments of status, family petitions, consular processing, petitions to remove conditions on permanent residence, citizenship, as well as humanitarian-related applications (DACA renewals, TPS registrations and re-registrations, affirmative asylum, and more). In this role, you will help immigrants come to the U.S. or stay in the U.S. - it's truly rewarding work.

We currently have multiple Immigration Case Manager position openings in our Troy, MI, office. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

What you will be doing:

• In collaboration with our Attorneys, you will support our clients to prepare and submit a variety of family- and humanitarian-based immigration applications
• Collect and prepare supporting information and documentation as requested by your team's Attorneys
• Draft family- and humanitarian-based immigration application forms and letters for review by your team's Attorneys
• Support Attorneys in the preparation of responses to correspondence issued by government agencies
• Log client-related and case-related information into our immigration case management system, and take steps to assure that all client records in the system remain accurate and updated
• Track the ongoing case status of client applications and update Attorneys and clients of case progress

What skills and experience you will bring with you:

• 2+ years experience working in the immigration field as an Immigration Case Manager or Immigration Paralegal, including experience preparing family- and humanitarian-based immigration applications
• Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines
• Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy
• Customer service orientation where you take pride in delivering highly-responsive and proactive client service
• Passion for the immigration field

What we will provide to you:

• An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission
• An opportunity to work with smart, creative, dedicated, and supportive immigration professionals who are quality human beings and enjoyable to be around
• A firm culture that embraces diversity and celebrates international cultures
• People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities
• Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, and a generous paid time off policy
• Casual attire, lots of free food and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture

Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!

Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.