Business Immigration Attorney - Global Immigration Associates

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**Please note: this position is with our exclusive immigration law firm partner, GIA**

This Immigration Attorney will be required to interact with co-workers at all levels of our firm, as well as with corporate clients, foreign nationals, and colleagues. At GIA, our attorneys and paralegal staff enjoy a fun, fast paced, and high-volume work environment where they can get exposure to a wide array of employment-based visa types and their work makes a difference in people’s lives!

 Visa types we work on include H-1B, L-1A/B, TN, EB-1/2/3, H-1B1, dependent and derivative cases, advance parole and work authorizations, AOS, and all phases of the employment-based Green Card process 

 

As a GIA Immigration Attorney, You Will:

·Counsel and prepare immigrant and non-immigrant visas for major domestic and multinational corporations and their employees using a web-based client/FN portal

·Review and proofread complex evidence and case documents

·Track, monitor, and log all evidence and documents for client cases

·Create, compile, and prepare all documentation for filing

·Draft and edit client Letters of Support for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and Department of Labor (DOL)

·Proactively research new legislation and legal changes in immigration law

·Prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage case deadlines for multiple clients 

 

You Have:

·JD and current valid license in any US state

·2+ years of experience with all phases of major employment-based visa types

·Passion for immigration law and a desire to work with employers on employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant petitions

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English grammar must be first-rate

·A highly organized and detail-oriented ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume setting

·Ability to work on daily tasks independently, proactively, and with minimal supervision 

·Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%) to client sites across the US

·The ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a computer workstation, use a computer and monitor, and lift up to 25 lbs

 

Global Immigration Associates, P.C., is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected classification. 

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Location

The Loop is a vibrant area with all sorts of eateries, shops & theaters! Plus, the office is easy to get to with various train and bus stops close by.

An Insider's view of Envoy Global

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The vibe in our office is open and welcoming! We have a mixture of people from all over which makes day to day interactions truly enriching. We make sure to get to know one another; rather it be at our monthly All Hands meetings,or grabbing a cup of Cold Brew in the kitchen. Our vibe is to “vibe” with one another & make Envoy one big happy family!

Bri

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

The marketing team at Envoy gets the opportunity to work with nearly every other team in the company to create exciting content and resources for customers and prospects. Collaborating across sales, product development and other departments really improves the quality of our work and fosters a great culture.

Nidhi M.

Content Marketing Associate

What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth is about carrying a sense of urgency and accountability at all times. Build your career by finding the opportunity and not waiting for the opportunity to find you. It’s important to drive change amongst your team, company, but most importantly – yourself.

Mike H.

Sales Director

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our weekly All Hands Meetings allow employees to see how the company is doing and ask questions to members of leadership. One of our core values is our ability to be candid: we hold start, stop, continue discussions, regular manager meetings, hackathons, and encourage all employees to bring up questions and suggestions to any member of leadership.

Kira Meinzer

Chief People Officer

What makes someone successful on your team?

At Envoy, success comes in many forms, but the one that stands out is someone being responsive and thorough. We all have great ideas, passionate about the industry, but when it comes down to it, getting the job done quickly and thoroughly allows us to build a great foundation for an even better product and workplace.

Kristina Mossman

Customer Relationship Specialist

What are Envoy Global Perks + Benefits

Envoy Global Benefits Overview

•Convenient Chicago Loop location – 2 blocks from Metra trains and the CTA
•Extremely competitive benefits plan including BCBS medical coverage, including employee dental and vision coverage, and a company-matched 401k plan that vests immediately
•Annual accrual of 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 2 personal days, and 10 paid holidays per year
•Paid Parental Leave Program
•Casual work environment
•Company sponsored lunches, happy hours, and events throughout the year
•Healthy snacks & unlimited LaCroix
•Monthly Product Lunch & Learns and ongoing Career Development/Training
•Built In Chicago’s 2019 Best Places to Work
•ITA Industry Disrupter Winner 2019
•Chicago Innovation Award Winner 2019
•Growing social responsibility programs & partnerships
•Opportunity to work for an organization that changes lives every day!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee Options Program
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
18 days of PTO + 2 "Floating" days
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Envoy offers full-time employees with seven years of continued service the opportunity to take a four-week paid sabbatical.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We provide thorough and ongoing training. Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance with an option for PPO or HMO. Regular opportunities to interact with co-workers through social events, intramurals, and collaborative projects. Fully stocked kitchen, including unlimited snacks, coffee, tea, and all of the flavored LaCroix you can handle!

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