Associate Attorney

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

Job Duties Diverse Caseload Management:

Manage a high-volume, varied caseload of employment-based immigration matters, including PERM, H-1B, L-1, TN petitions. Paralegal Supervision & Mentorship: Directly supervise, mentor, and review the daily work of a dedicated team of paralegals and immigration assistants, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring the highest standards of legal accuracy. Foreign National Consultations: Conduct consultations with foreign national employees to assess their immigration history, advise on visa strategies, and guide them through their immigration journey. Document & Strategy Review: Review and finalize complex legal documents prior to government filing. Legal Research & Problem Solving: Conduct thorough legal research on evolving Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, USCIS policies, and federal immigration laws to resolve complex case issues and develop compliant legal strategies. Case Tracking & Technology Integration: Leverage BAL’s proprietary case management technology (Cobalt®) to monitor team workflows, track critical deadlines, and ensure seamless, efficient case progression for all assigned matters. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all case filings, and meet government and firm standards. Multiple positions available. May telecommute.

Job Requirements:

Employer will accept a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and 12 months of experience in the job offered or in an Attorney-related occupation. Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.

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.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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