Aston Carter · 20 hours ago
Attorney
Kirkland, WA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$48/hr - $52/hr
1+ years expAston Carter is seeking a dedicated Attorney 1 to join their team, where the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in researching legal precedents and preparing legal documents in the field of U.S. business immigration law. The role involves conducting legal research, reviewing visa filings, and assisting with legal compliance and operational issues.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Conduct research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses, or initiate legal actions
Review non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings
Use U.S. immigration legal knowledge to ensure daily workflow targets are met and maintain the integrity of the onsite case preparation program
Train administrators on USCIS filings, document processing, and PERM job postings
Assist with root cause analysis and resolution of legal and operational issues
Propose legal process improvement ideas to enhance quality, improve employee experience, and streamline workflow
Complete remote and onsite legal reviews of filings
Address legal questions related to I-9 completion and E-Verify
Support complex E-Verify issue resolution
Assist managers in understanding PERM requirements and obligations
Respond to emails from visa-dependent employees regarding visa and green card eligibility, travel, and maintenance of status
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in immigration law
Juris Doctor degree from a credible university and admission to the bar
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Experience in business immigration law is preferred
Familiarity with complex E-Verify issues and resolution
Customer service skills
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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