Immigration Compliance Case Assistant

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

As part of the firm’s dynamic and diverse Immigration Investigations and Compliance Practice, you will support the practice by focusing on immigration compliance matters and projects including Form I-9 and E-Verify issues.

On any given day, you will be working with our Business Immigration Group’s Compliance attorneys and team members. You will:

• Multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Navigate complex technology platforms efficiently
• Work on the employment eligibility matters which includes auditing, monitoring and training assignments as well as other related I-9 and E-Verify tasks
• Review and analyze data for investigations to identify trends and other concerns
• Conduct research, draft responses for government investigations, draft detailed declarations, document review and gather and assemble supporting evidence and documentation
• Take thorough and clear notes during witness/employee interviews and investigative meetings
• Support attorneys with routine tasks including file organization, tracking tasks, deadlines and updates to clients and attorneys
• Support attorneys in time entry, expenses, matter openings, scanning and other administrative duties
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills
• Consistent with firm and applicable client guidelines, accurately track and enter billable and non-billable time, on a daily basis, into the firm’s timekeeping system

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment to meet client compliance objectives related to the US immigration laws
• The ability to use good judgment and work independently after receiving assignments and necessary training
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in communication, teamwork, and ability to work in a practice that utilizes a sophisticated technology platform
• Ability to understand and followed detailed instructions
• Ability to independently track and manage tasks and assignments
• Consistent attention to detail
• Prior immigration experience is preferred but not required

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $58,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, D.C. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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