Immigration Law Clerk

Ding Babb Law Group

Job duty:

Petition Preparation and Legal Analysis - 40%

Assist with preparing, drafting, and filing a wide range of immigration petitions and applications, including employment or family based, asylum, naturalization and other matters under licensed attorney's supervision.

Conduct advanced legal research, formulate complex legal arguments and supporting documentation for complex immigration cases under attorney's supervision, such as motions to reconsider, PERM audits, RFEs, qualification discrepancies, or other complexities.

Agency and Court Correspondence - 25%

Communicate with and manage cases with federal agencies such as DHS, DOL application processes and consular processing (NVC) to ensure compliance with procedural requirements and to address case-specific needs.

Assist with preparing requests to law enforcement, courts, and other entities to obtain case-related records, tracking and expediting requests as necessary.

Case Management and Policy Research - 20%

Communicate with attorneys regarding case management and procedural requirements by establishing and maintaining case files, tracking timelines, deadlines, and milestones to ensure timely and accurate filings and case progression.

Conduct advanced legal research and analyze developments, regulatory changes, and policy updates impacting cases, and report findings to licensed attorneys.

Client Communication - 15%

Schedule and conduct client intake meetings; manage appointment availability.

Provide clients with clear and detailed instructions for document preparation and outlining case procedures and firm workflows.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Law or a closely related field

Experience: one (1) years of specialized experience in legal services, immigration law, or related legal support work

Specialized skills: Must have 12 months of experience in the following:

Knowledge of U.S. laws, regulations, and government filing procedures.

Preparing legal documents, forms, and correspondence for government filings.

Ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, agency interactions and government agencies.

Comprehensive knowledge of policy and procedural requirements for case processing.

Ability to independently conduct advanced legal research and execute administrative tasks with attorney supervision.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Proficient in using case management software and advanced Microsoft Office/Google Office skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

To apply, send CV to Lin Ding at lding@dingbabb.com. Ding Babb, PLLC. dba Ding Babb Law Group, 6425 Living Place, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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