Immigration Coordinator

• →Assist with individual projects relative to maintenance or improvement of Global practices, i.e. protocols, practice guides, templates, training materials, etc
• →Increase knowledge in best practices, team protocols, software/tools, etc. required for team-wide daily tasks or casework
• →Facilitate dissemination of best practices, consular updates, new team initiatives, and other relevant information/practices within the Global program
• →Participate in regular meetings with Practice Manager, Immigration, to review consular updates, challenges, and process improvements required for the Global team
• →Provides information and real-time updates to Global team based on interaction with local consulates, vendors and network partners
• →Assist with any relevant support for case management at manager’s discretion, i.e. back-end support to Global teams, case/project management (legalization/acquisition/tracking), etc
• →Assist with updating internal system records; provide audit support on internal records systems.
• →Complete other related duties as assigned and support the firm

• →Provide general back-office support to Global immigration teams
• →Other duties as assigned

• 0-1 years’ experience in an office environment
• Corporate Immigration experience preferred
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• General office clerical skills (e.g. phones, typing, filing, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent critical thinking skills and problem solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle heavy workloads
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good command of the English language, written and oral
• Excellent customer service
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
• Able to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors
• Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel and/or stand to access files and documents
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

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