Business Immigration Associate Attorney (3+ years) - remote

Overview

This role is for a Business Immigration Associate supporting clients and practice areas focused on immigration matters. The position is open to candidates who can regularly work within Pacific Time zone.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expert-level understanding of the client base, industries supported, and the firm’s practice areas and services.
• Serve as a senior member of the client team by independently overseeing and managing assignments with minimal supervision.
• Use legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and develop creative solutions.
• Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences.
• Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, and proactively provide client reporting).
• Proactively communicate with clients within SLAs/team protocols with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized approach.
• Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure self and team follow firm protocols for file maintenance, record keeping, and use of firm systems, including data quality in Connect and other firm technology.
• Meet individual and team productivity goals; identify opportunities to cross-sell or bill for out-of-scope services.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.
• Participate in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and support regulatory, operational, and client compliance.
• Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 3–5 years of experience at Associate level.
• Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior team management experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• 27 PTO days + Federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans.
• 401K plan with company matching.

Location

• Pacific Time zone (regular work within Pacific Time zone required).

Pre-Employment Screening

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon successful completion of the firm’s pre-employment screening process, which may include verifying identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check where permitted by local regulations. The process may use limited AI-assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only; 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.