Immigration Analyst

Job Description

We have a brilliant, new opportunity for an Immigration Analyst to join our US Consular team and support the Frankfurt office. This is a permanent role based in Sheffield.About us:Fragomen is the worlds leading exclusive provider of immigration services. With more than 50 offices worldwide, we provide immigration services in more than 170 countries. For over 60 years, we have provided strategic immigration advice to a diverse rangeof clients from individuals to the worlds leading multinational corporations. With over 4,500 employees in more than 50 offices, you will be joining a truly global firm where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do.Fragomens professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field providing expertise to governments across the world including the US Congress, the UK Parliament, the European Union and the United Nations.A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges and you will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitiouspeople. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities. We believe that our differences make us stronger.About the team:The Consular and Document Practice (CADP) provides high-touch assistance with consular and document matters either as stand-alone services or part of a larger immigration application process. Our clients are often senior-level employees from the worldsleading corporations. This teams 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.Working with the Consular and Document Practice (CADP) offers you the opportunity to work in a close-knit, small team environment where your contributions are recognized. In the role, you will collaborate with colleagues both locally and in Germany. Theteam is a welcoming group of international team members focused on furthering each others knowledge and careers within the Firm.About the role:The Analyst will assist in case processing (reviewing and preparing forms, support letters and Firm correspondence) and assist in the maintenance of case files within the team. They will also help maintain cases of their own under supervision.Other key responsibilities will include:

• Act as caseworker as required and support Consultants/Senior Consultants with more complex cases if necessary
• Perform intake of cases once assigned and ensure case is correctly set up on Connect (in-house system)
• Advise assignees on consular procedures
• Prepare initial draft communication to clients as directed by Consultants/Senior Consultants/Associates
• File applications with government agency

• Maintain client contact information

• Update case management system in real time

• Keeps Associate aware of the progress of matters to manage expectations, and informs of conflicting priorities/requesting assistance as problems arise / informing of current capacity
• Takes on additional projects as required

About you:To be successful in this role you will have strong administrative and direct client/customer contact experience. You will be comfortable working in a team with excellent communication skills. Additional German languages skills would be highly beneficialin this role, but is not compulsory or expected.Also required:

• Ability to work flexibly and accurately in a fast paced environment
• Uses communication skills to influence and achieve objective
• Demonstrate exceptional planning and time management skills with an ability to multi-task
• Be able to act under instruction with limited supervision
• Be able to plan workload, meet deadlines and priorities
• Ensures work completed is accurate, to a high quality and follows standard layouts
• Able to act under instruction
• Completes tasks within agreed time-frames and in line with expectations
• Completes the minimum number of tasks per day in line with set targets
• Implement effective processes to manage workflow and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates proficiency in word processing, Internet and email systems

Fragomen in Sheffield:Our Sheffield office is based in the city centre with the added bonus of free on-site parking, as well as several public transport links close by. The office has approximately 150 people working collaboratively and creating a dynamic, positive environmentwith over 20 different languages being spoken.As the UK moves through lockdown and Fragomen moves out of a fully working from home model, a regular attendance in the office will be required in this role. The Firm is however transitioning towards an agile working approach, which incorporates a blendof in-person attendance as well as working from home - our aim being to fully leverage our remote working technology and provide a balance for our people in the way that they work.Whether in the office or working remotely, 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 Strategy (RBS) prioritises Fragomens social responsibility through one cross-cuttingtheme and five focus areas.. These focus areas include: Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion, Charity & Pro bono work, Social and Environmental & Sustainability. The RBS initiative offers great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to get involved and helpsteer a variety of initiatives and activities at the Firm. These range from social events and activities, to regular wellbeing newsletters and diversity discussions.Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

Keyskills :
Administrative SupportData EntryImmigration