US Immigration Attorney (12 Month FTC) in Sheffield

Contract: Up to 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: London, Sheffield, or European location

The Role

In this role you will be working in a fast-paced environment, providing US legal advice in connection with US Consular Services as part of our EMEA team. More specifically, you will provide legal advice to Fragomen offices in connection with US Consular Services (NIV and IV appointment preparation, troubleshooting and US citizen services) throughout the region.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Communicate with client and colleagues on complex Consular case matters, including refusal risks, processing trends, and criminal matters.
• Liaise with US Embassies and Consulates.
• Manage allocated client accounts and their active and inactive matters.
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
• Troubleshoot and establish case strategy.
• Review of documents sent in by assignees and flag any issues to clients.
• Review documents drafted by Paralegals to ensure legal compliance and quality standards are met.
• Draft correspondence to a client on complex matters.
• Contribute to the Firm’s overall initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally.
• Display professionalism, quality service and a “positive” attitude to internal members and departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, telephone and in person.

The Team

The CADP team provides assistance with US consular and substantive immigration matters either as stand-alone services or part of a larger immigration application process. The team’s approach is designed to maximise efficiencies, ensure ownership of work and to empower team members to design work practices to meet the expectations of their clients.

Essential Criteria

What we are looking for:

• Successful applicants will need to be a Member of a US State Bar Association and have experience with Business Immigration law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Additional language capabilities.

Who We Are

At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider – we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration process but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices ("RBP") prioritize Fragomen's social responsibility through a cohesive strategy covering five key focus areas: Corporate Social Responsibility, Culture and Inclusion, Sustainability, Well-Being and Pro Bono. Our RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to feel included, get involved and shape thoughtful initiatives and activities.

Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. 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. We use limited AI-assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.