What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Case Manager – US Expansion Services position at Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys?
At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies, and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch.
Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients’ lives and companies.
Our Culture
We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.
As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field.
The Position
As an Immigration Case Manager on our Ellis Porter US Expansion Team (Based in the United Kingdom) Team, you will be part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers that help our global clients located in the UK & EU navigate the US immigration system. You will work on immigration matters related to nonimmigrant visas (primarily E-2 & L-1). We're looking for someone who is business-minded and excited to be assisting our clients in the UK and EU to expand their businesses to the US helping them achieve their strategic and professional goals - it's truly rewarding work. This role can be based in either the US or in London, UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Non-solicitation Statement
No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.
Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients’ lives and companies.
Our Culture
We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.
As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field.
The Position
As an Immigration Case Manager on our Ellis Porter US Expansion Team (Based in the United Kingdom) Team, you will be part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers that help our global clients located in the UK & EU navigate the US immigration system. You will work on immigration matters related to nonimmigrant visas (primarily E-2 & L-1). We're looking for someone who is business-minded and excited to be assisting our clients in the UK and EU to expand their businesses to the US helping them achieve their strategic and professional goals - it's truly rewarding work. This role can be based in either the US or in London, UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
- In collaboration with our Attorneys, support employers and their international employees in a variety of occupational categories and/or industries
- Review and organize supporting information and documentation as requested by your team's Attorneys
- Draft immigration application forms and letters for review by your team's Attorneys
- Support Attorneys in the preparation of responses to Requests for Evidence issued by government agencies
- Log client-related and case-related information into our immigration case management system and take steps to assure that all client records in the system remain accurate and updated
- Track the ongoing case status of client applications and update Attorneys and clients of case progress
- Communicate with clients and their employees regarding case-related matters both independently and in collaboration with your team’s Attorneys
- 3 years of experience working in the immigration field as an Immigration Case Manager or Paralegal, including experience with E-2 and L-1 visas
- For this role we do require candidates to live in the Eastern Time Zone in the United States (due to our clients being based in the UK & EU)
- Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines
- Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members
- Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
- High level of attention to detail, organization, emotional intelligence, and empathy
- Customer service orientation where you take pride in delivering highly-responsive and proactive client service
- Passion for the immigration field
- The opportunity to do challenging, meaningful, and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission.
- The opportunity to work with fellow Porters who are smart, creative, dedicated, and supportive immigration professionals.
- The ability to spend your work life with genuine, quality human beings who are kind and compassionate, unique and interesting, and truly enjoyable to be around.
- A firm culture that passionately embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and celebrates international cultures.
- People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities.
- Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching contributions.
- Generous paid-time-off policy and casual attire.
Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Non-solicitation Statement
No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.
