Trainer

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do but never at the expense of our values. Theres no denying our work is demanding both in volume and pace but were up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun so youll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued rewarded and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You arent afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you arent afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

Were better together: A bright driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL Its a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in peoples lives. Come be a part of something special where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay a discretionary annual bonus and a supportive team-oriented culture we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical dental vision disability and life insurance sick time unlimited vacation and 401(k) with company match.

OVERVIEW:

TheTraineris responsible fordesigning delivering and continuously improving training programs that support the professional development of legal andoperationspersonnel within the firm. This role ensures thatlegal teamsand support staff are equipped with the knowledge skills and toolsrequiredto deliveraccurate compliant and high-quality immigration services in a fast-paced evolving environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the design development and delivery of virtual classroom and on-the-job training programs with a primary focus on New Hire Onboarding including compliance-related training
• Assist in the development and maintenance of eLearning modules and digital learning resources
• Schedule and manage training sessions using the learning management system (LMS) and/or Outlook
• Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions to enable effective knowledge transfer by members of the Training & Development Team and other designated firm personnel
• Review and update existing training materials to ensure accuracy relevance and alignment with current processes and immigration regulations
• Maintain accurate employee training records and completion data within the LMS
• Stay current on training methodologies instructional design best practices and relevant subject matter by attending workshops reviewing professional publications and collaborating with colleagues
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support firm and training objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to four years of experience in a corporate immigration law firm
• Working knowledge of U.S. immigration law concepts including nonimmigrant visas PERM adjustment of status and compliance obligations
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Publisher and PowerPoint)
• Experience using virtual instructor-led training platforms (e.g. Zoom Microsoft Teams)
• Experience using audio/video software (e.g Audacity Premiere Pro)
• Excellent facilitation presentation and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information into practical learner-friendly content
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to adapt to changing business needs
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet critical deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop kneel bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying filing delivering and using the telephone.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Must be able to prioritized schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
• A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

Note: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion gender gender identity or expression age disability alienage or citizenship status marital status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner please forward your contact information to

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