Experienced Associate Attorney - Business Immigration Law (100% REMOTE)

Overview

This role involves working as an Associate Attorney on a business immigration legal team. You will prepare and file business-related non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, collaborate with legal support staff, and take a leading role in client communication and case strategy discussions. Remote applicants will be considered, with preference given to candidates in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clients’ business immigration needs and communicate available options
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with clients during and after the application process to support immigration program management and compliance
• Supervise and collaborate with supporting staff to ensure applications are prepared and filed correctly
• Ensure accuracy for high-volume, rapid-turnover cases
• Assist clients and staff with questions throughout the filing process
• Conduct high-level case reviews of work completed by legal support teams
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Valid membership in an applicable Bar association
• 5+ years of business immigration experience
• Strong knowledge of a broad range of nonimmigrant visa matters, including:
  • H-1B
  • L-1A/L-1B
  • E-2 Treaty Investor
  • O-1
  • TN
  • E-3
  • J-1
• Strong knowledge of employment-based permanent residence matters, including:
  • PERM
  • EB-1A
  • EB-1B
  • EB-1C
  • NIW
  • Adjustment of status
• Significant experience handling complex RFEs, NOIDs, and other challenging case issues
• Experience working directly with startups and smaller corporate clients, including advising on immigration strategy as companies grow
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities independently
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 to $200,000 per year
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan options (401k & Roth 401k)
• Access to an employee assistance program
• Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status

Location

• Remote applicants will be considered
• Preference for candidates in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones
• Additional office locations (for context): Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai

Application Requirements

Interested applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Additional Information

• This position is not being handled by outside recruiters.
• The employer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies and will not be responsible for referral fees or compensation absent a signed agreement.