Case Assistant (Labor & Employment) - Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Washington, DC (Job ID 2252)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a case assistant in the firm's dynamic and diverse, Labor and Employment Practice you will focus on immigration compliance projects including Form I-9 and E-Verify issues, as well as support with government investigations.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will be working with our Immigration Compliance Group's attorneys, team members, outside vendors and clients. You will:

• Multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Navigate complex technology platforms efficiently, including electronic I-9 systems. 
• Work on the employment eligibility matters which includes auditing, monitoring and training assignments as well as other related Form I-9 and E-Verify tasks
• Support attorney involved Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
• Review and analyze Form I-9 and other data for investigations to identify trends and other concerns
• Conduct research, draft responses for Department of Justice and Department of Labor as well as state agency investigations, draft detailed declarations, document review and gather and assemble supporting evidence and documentation
• Take thorough and clear notes during witness/employee interviews and investigative meetings
• Support attorneys with routine tasks including file organization, tracking tasks, deadlines and updates to clients and attorneys
  
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills
• Consistent with firm and applicable client guidelines, accurately track and enter billable and non-billable time, on a daily basis, into the firm's timekeeping system

YOU HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree is required
• A strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment to meet client compliance objectives related to the US immigration laws
• The ability to use good judgment and work independently after receiving assignments and necessary training
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in communication, teamwork, and ability to (“to learn a sophisticated technology platform utilized by our practice”) work in a practice that utilizes a sophisticated technology platform
• Ability to understand and followed detailed instructions
• Ability to independently track and manage tasks and assignments
• Consistent attention to detail
  

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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This position is based in Washington, DC 20001