Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam · 5 months ago
Immigration Practice Group Manager
New Jersey
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $158K/yr
10+ years expGreenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with a presence in 15 countries, offering a collaborative work environment. They are seeking an Immigration Practice Group Manager to oversee client portfolios and provide support to attorneys in the Business Immigration Department, ensuring efficient and accurate management of immigration matters.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manages day-to-day activity for large client portfolios, including managing the support team assigned to the client
Cultivate client relationships, effectively communicates with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, identifies client immigration solutions and understands current client activity
Manages issue escalations and work to resolve same
Collaborates with the shareholders and senior attorneys to manage legal team’s work and ensures deadlines are met
Leads the client team by providing training, new hire orientation, guidance and performance reviews for the team
Collaborates hiring and training of new client team members
Identifies employees who may require additional training and oversight and works with them to achieve performance expectations
Provides performance feedback ongoing and during annual performance evaluation program
Maintains oversight of individual caseloads as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work
Mentors junior associates, paralegals, and administrative assistants on the client team, particularly in process management and client specific procedures and requirements
Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
Files and monitors applications and petitions with appropriate government agencies
Initiates contact with government officials to obtain necessary information to alert supervising attorney and legal team of potential delays or possible problems in the processing of an application
Researches law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
Creates and maintains reports as needed
Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
Collaborates with senior attorneys to manage and support large scale projects, including writing or deploying communications, executing case filing strategies with clients, providing clients with program progress
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with clients and all levels of personnel including management staff and support staff
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal certification required
Ten years of experience in preparing immigrant and nonimmigrant visas
International Business Immigration experience within a law firm or professional services firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Business Immigration practice area
Minimum 5-7 years of experience managing and reviewing work of junior and mid-level paralegals
Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life
Voluntary disability
Voluntary long term care
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Company
Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam
Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Founded in 2003Amsterdam, North Holland, NL
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase