OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking an entry level or experienced Immigration File Clerk. The duties and responsibilities of the Immigration File Clerk involve supporting partners, associates, paralegals and other administrative staff in the Immigration practice across multiple offices. The right candidate will possess a college degree and a basic understanding of Immigration practice needs. Excellent organizational skills and technical aptitude are required as is the ability to multitask, work well under pressure and to meet short deadlines. Good communication skills are imperative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage a varied and fast-paced caseload of corporate immigration matters with large degree of independence.
• Serve as a resource for client and office procedures.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues.
• Know procedural requirements for various types of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and knows client processes.
• Responsible for updating and managing status reports and for updating databases for particular clients.
• Full utilization of case management and billing systems.
• Correspond with clients directly on case processing and other procedural matters.
• Run reports. Is able to prioritize own work and take on multiple projects.
• Mentor less-experienced staff and assist in training and reviewing workflow for particular clients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• College Degree

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working as an Immigration/File clerk

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans

• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

• 401k and Pension Plan

• Up to 27 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

• Professional Development Training

• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Shawn Tato, HR Assistant at 215-979-1224.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator.