Job Description
How will you make a difference as a Legal Writer at Fragomen?
Research, analyze, and write complex business immigration cases.
Translate complex terminology into accessible, compelling, and relevant content for petitions to government entities.
Create case strategy and work closely with attorneys on writing projects.
Work closely with members of the legal team to ensure the accuracy of all information.
Work independently and manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.
Possess strong understanding of or ability to learn immigration law and the firms’ network of clients, cases, and legal teams.
Apply excellent proofreading and editing skills to case-writing content and other materials.
Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor.
Act as source of technical expertise for the team, demonstrating ability to research complex technical issues and formulate solutions.
Proactively escalate complex client issues to stakeholders and actively contribute to issue resolution.
Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally and regionally.
Assist in the continuous review and improvement of practices and processes within the team.
Use Connect and other firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols.
Follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:
Master’s degree or PhD in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, or writing related field
2-5 years’ experience as a Legal, Case or Technical Writer preferred but not required
Business Immigration experience preferred, not required
Possess excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as superior research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
Dedication to exceptional client service
Demonstrated attention to detail, flexibility and initiative
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Benefits:
At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:
22 PTO days + Federal holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
401K plan, with company matching
Learn More About Fragomen:
Please take time to read About Us, explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.
What We Do
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated exclusively to immigration services worldwide.
Founded in 1951, Fragomen represents a broad range of companies, organizations and individuals to help facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide. We provide immigration support in more than 170 countries.
An Am Law 100 and Global 100 firm, Fragomen’s professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field, as recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who. The firm employs more than 4,400 immigration professionals and support staff located in over 50 offices across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA.
Our services go beyond processing visa and work permit applications. We provide strategic consultative services and support to meet the full spectrum of business immigration needs. This includes government strategies and compliance, planning for mergers and acquisitions, and consular and document support. From our Immigration Technology Innovation Lab, we focus on using automation and artificial intelligence to pioneer sophisticated technology solutions to revolutionize the immigration experience for our clients.
All services are designed to improve your speed-to-ground and help you mobilize your employee population so you can remain a cutting-edge player in your industry and competitive wherever you operate.
We are committed to fostering a dynamic, diverse workplace. Year after year, Fragomen is recognized for our diversity by The American Lawyer, Law360 and the National Law Journal.
Find out more at www.fragomen.com.
