Immigration Associate Attorney (NIV) - Fully Remote

Overview

An established immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in non-immigrant visas (NIV) to join their expanding team in a fully remote role. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of employment-based non-immigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, TN, E-3, L-1, O-1, and related dependent filings.
• Oversee client relationships and supervise a team of paralegals supporting high-volume clients.
• Conduct detailed legal research to support client requests and projects.
• Explain complex immigration concepts and provide strategic solutions to clients.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
• Assess and evaluate clients' eligibility for immigrant visas.
• Support clients with immigration program management and compliance.
• Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and databases accurately and consistently.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a business immigration attorney.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active membership in a state bar and in good standing.
• Ability to manage complex case strategies and maintain effective communication with clients and company contacts.
• Strong understanding of nuanced and complex immigration law.
• Ability to review paralegal work product carefully and promptly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to clients, government agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong logical reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Excellent interpersonal skills focused on delivering outstanding customer service.
• Proven case and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Openness to feedback and adaptability regarding work performance.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and immigration case management systems such as Salesforce (Litify), VisaTrax/INS Zoom, or other document management platforms.

Benefits

• Casual work attire.
• Paid time off including mental health days, parental leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Monthly parking and commuting subsidies.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance and group life/AD&D coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location

• Fully remote position.