Pro Bono Immigration Specialist

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The Pro Bono Immigration Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Pro Bono Managing Attorney in overseeing and administering the firm’s pro bono immigration practice, while conducting case audits to understand the status of active matters, liaising with attorneys and legal services partners to resolve issues, maintaining adequate staffing levels, ensuring compliance with case deadlines, and facilitating the timely closure of completed matters.This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Tracking engagement letters, preparing closure letters, and facilitating matter opening and closure when necessary
• Preparing standard immigration filings, like notices to appear, upon the request of the Pro Bono Managing Attorney and in compliance with legal requirements
• Partnering with Litigation Services colleagues on upcoming filings, and supporting Latham attorneys in compiling and submitting filings
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in immigration procedures nationally, and supporting the Pro Bono Managing Attorney in the effective implementation of these procedures
• Training junior staff members on effective compliance procedures for immigration matters
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate fluency in verbal and written Spanish, with knowledge of other languages a plus
• Possess knowledge and high proficiency in computer applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office products, and a quick learner for other platforms
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an immigration law firm or legal services organization
• Strong working knowledge of US humanitarian immigration pathways and current issues in immigration law and policy, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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