About the Role: Fragomen’s 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 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 a strong understanding of or ability to learn immigration law and the firm’s 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 a source of technical expertise for the team, demonstrating the 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 a 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.
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:
- 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.
About Us
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has more than 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.
Meaningful and Impactful Work
At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices:
#LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others.
#FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It’s part of our DNA—and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry.
Giving Back: We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families.
Corporate Social Responsibility: We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work, and our clients.
Sustainability: Fragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices—and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment.
Well-being: We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees.
#FragomenWorks
Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements.
Our #FeedbackWorks process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career.
Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.
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