<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">At Ellis Porter, <span style="font-weight: bold"><em>our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world</em>.</span> To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America<em>, </em>and who excel at providing our clients with <span style="font-weight: bold"><em>refreshingly clear guidance</em>, <em>uniquely creative strategies,</em></span><em> </em>and <span style="font-weight: bold"><em>remarkably responsive service</em>, <em>all with</em> <em>genuine empathy </em></span>and<span style="font-weight: bold"> <em>a personal touch</em>.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team loves<span style="font-weight: bold"><em> what we do, and who we do it with</em>,</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold"><em>we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients’ lives and companies</em>.</span></span><br></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Our Culture:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">We're also immensely proud (and protective) of our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, <span style="font-weight: bold"><em>because we're not a typical law firm</em>.</span> We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold">As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the legal immigration field.<br><br></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position Summary</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">As an<span style="font-weight: bold"> Immigration Case Manager on our Employment-Based Technology</span> team, you will support attorneys and fellow case managers help global clients navigate the U.S. immigration system. This role will focus on data entry, back-office support, and administrative case work for our technology immigration practice. You will provide essential support to ensure data accuracy, efficient case preparation, and smooth processing of employment-based immigration matters, including non-immigrant visas (H‑1B, L‑1, TN, E‑3, E‑2, F‑1/F‑2, B‑1/B‑2), PERM, I‑140 immigrant petitions, and I‑485 Adjustment of Status applications.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Typical work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, but flexible. This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our <span style="font-weight: bold">Troy, MI</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold">Ann Arbor, MI</span> office as an in-person or hybrid role. <em>Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.</em><br></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">What You’ll Do:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>In collaboration with our attorneys, </span><span>you'll</span><span> support employers and their international employees in a variety of occupational categories and industries</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>Assist</span><span> with client intake and case preparation by entering and </span><span>validating</span><span> high-volume data (including questionnaire responses, contact details, and document checklists) into our immigration case management system</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>Ensure</span><span> all client records and related data are </span><span>accurate</span><span>, complete, and up to date. Document missing information for follow-up by a senior team member</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>Assemble filing packets (forms, supporting documents, etc.) for attorney or senior team member review</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>Effectively prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced environment, while consistently meeting strict deadlines and achieving high performance goals</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>As you develop your skills, </span><span>you’ll</span><span> have opportunities to take on more advanced tasks such as </span><span>drafting, case preparation, and client communication</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">What Skills and Experience You’ll Bring:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">0-2 years of experience in legal support, administration, customer service, or related fields</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Working understanding of immigration processes or immigration law</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Tech-savvy mindset with curiosity to learn new systems, tools, and workflows</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Proficiency with legal platforms such as BlueDot, INSZoom, or similar systems</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">High proficiency in document tools like Adobe Acrobat</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally and effectively with team members both in person and using tools like Teams or Slack</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Excellent client service skills, delivering highly responsive and proactive client service</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Exceptional attention to detail and organization in fast-paced, high-volume settings</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and calm professional attitude</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Cultural competence in working with international clients and diverse teams</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Passion for immigration and global mobility</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Dedication to kindness, empathy, diversity, and inclusion as everyday values</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">What We'll Provide:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer-matching, and a generous paid-time-off policy</span></li>
<li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Casual attire and lots of free food when working from the office</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight: bold">Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!</span> </span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(126, 140, 141); font-size: 10pt">NON-SOLICITATION STATEMENT:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(126, 140, 141); font-size: 10pt">No agencies please. Ellis Porter (EP) recruits candidates exclusively utilizing our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between EP and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). EP may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within EP is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.</span><br></p>