Overview
This role involves working as an Associate Attorney on business-related non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions. You will collaborate with Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Team Managers, Partners, and other Associates to prepare and file petitions, take a leading role in client communication, support case strategy understanding across teams, and conduct high-level case reviews.
Remote applicants will be considered, with preference given to candidates in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and communicate options to address clients’ business immigration needs
- 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
- Maintain accuracy for high volume, rapid turnover cases
- Assist clients and staff with questions throughout the filing process
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Valid membership in an applicable Bar association
- 5+ years of business immigration experience
- Strong knowledge across nonimmigrant visa matters, including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-2 Treaty Investor, O-1, TN, E-3, and J-1 matters
- Strong knowledge of employment-based permanent residence matters, including PERM, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, NIW, and 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
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities independently
- Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference for candidates in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $160,000 to $190,000 per year.
Benefits for full-time employees may include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts to help offset healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Retirement plan options (401k and Roth 401k)
- Access to an employee assistance program
Benefits availability and eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.
Location
Remote applicants will be considered, with preference given to candidates in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones.
Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
Additional Information
- Outside recruiters: This position is not being handled with outside recruiters.
- The organization does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of the organization, and the organization reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates submitted in this manner without financial obligation.