Associate Attorney

Under the direction and supervision of the Practice Area Manager, provides a wide range of support to the H-2B team by drafting and reviewing work, communicating with clients regarding their H-2B visa petitions, and evaluating results to meet the goals and objectives of the firm.

• Reviews and provides constructive feedback for legal documents drafted by Paralegals;
• Assists with providing initial and refresher training to the H-2B team throughout the year.

• Assists the Practice Area Manager with managing the H-2B visa process and working with a team of Case Managers, Paralegals, and Operations staff;
• Supports the Practice Area Manager with phone calls, reviewing and drafting emails to clients, and reviewing legal forms and documents;
• Assists with developing case strategies for H-2B visa petitions;
• Conducts client calls to discuss H-2B visa cases and ensure goals and needs are being met;
• Corresponds with clients regarding case status, legal, and non-legal questions involving their cases (ex: what additional documents are needed/case status/etc.);
• Collaborates with the Practice Area Manager to assist with reviewing legal documentation for the H-2B visa process, including Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs), job orders, and evidence of seasonality;
• Reviews and provides constructive feedback for legal documents drafted by Case Managers, Paralegals, and Operations staff;
• Reviews supporting documents provided by clients and ensure that they contain the required information, make edits where necessary;
• Assists with drafting legal documentation and moving cases forward in the H-2B visa process; and
• Assists with monitoring internal and external deadlines within the practice area.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrates professional conduct and presence, exercising tact, diplomacy and discretion in sensitive matters;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Ability to demonstrate support for and to help others successfully manage organizational change;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Superb time management skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks; and
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school;
• Licensed to practice law; and
• 2+ years of H-2B visa petition or PERM experience.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; and
• Regularly required to stand or walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or physical requirements associated with the job. This position description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Pabian Law, LLC may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.