Fragomen's New York office is looking for a temporary Legal Writer (Business Immigration) to join one of its fast-paced teams on an exciting 3-6+ month contract opportunity. Our Legal Writer position will provide you with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our business by providing writing support to our legal teams. Fragomen's exclusive focus on immigration means you will work in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging atmosphere with people who are passionate about immigration. Providing world class client service and industry leading technology solutions, Fragomen helps our clients to navigate the complex world of global immigration to better achieve their goals. Our Legal Writers work closely with Fragomen Attorneys on drafting and writing the most complex cases.
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 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
This contract is set to begin in January and is expected to run for approximately 3-6 months, with the potential for extension or a permanent offer based on team needs and individual performance.
Compensation:
The hourly pay range for this role takes into account many factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors noted.
A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current hourly pay range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is: $55 - $75 / hr.