Immigration Coordinator

Immigration CoordinatorBAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There's no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we're up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you'll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done.

You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren't afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It's a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people's lives.

Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.Under the supervision of a manager on the Global Team, the Immigration Coordinator provides primary assistance with individual projects, research, reporting, and general case management support to the Global immigration legal teams.Primary Responsibilities:Assist with individual projects relative to maintenance or improvement of Global practices, i.e. protocols, practice guides, templates, training materials, etcIncrease knowledge in best practices, team protocols, software/tools, etc. required for team-wide daily tasks or caseworkFacilitate dissemination of best practices, consular updates, new team initiatives, and other relevant information/practices within the Global programParticipate in regular meetings with Practice Manager, Immigration, to review consular updates, challenges, and process improvements required for the Global teamProvides information and real-time updates to Global team based on interaction with local consulates, vendors and network partnersAssist with any relevant support for case management at manager's discretion, i.e. back-end support to Global teams, case/project management (legalization/acquisition/tracking), etcAssist with updating internal system records; provide audit support on internal records systems.Complete other related duties as assigned and support the firmSecondary Responsibilities:Provide general back-office support to Global immigration teamsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Skills and Abilities:0-1 years' experience in an office environmentCorporate Immigration experience preferredAssociate's degree or equivalent work experience requiredBachelor's degree preferredGeneral office clerical skills (e.g. phones, typing, filing, etc.)Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to handle multiple assignmentsAbility to work independentlyExcellent critical thinking skills and problem solving capabilitiesHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to handle heavy workloadsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentGood command of the English language, written and oralExcellent customer servicePositive and friendly attitudeAble to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work dayAble to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doorsAble to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departmentsAble to bend, stoop, kneel and/or stand to access files and documentsAble to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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