Experienced Associate Attorney - Business Immigration Law

Accountabilities:

As an experienced immigration attorney, you will oversee business immigration matters from initial strategy through filing and ongoing compliance, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and reliable legal support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze clients’ business immigration needs and recommend appropriate legal strategies and visa options.

• Prepare, review, and oversee a variety of business-related nonimmigrant visa petitions and employment-based immigrant petitions.

• Advise clients on nonimmigrant visa categories, including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-2 Treaty Investor, O-1, TN, E-3, and J-1 matters.

• Guide clients through employment-based permanent residence processes, including PERM, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, National Interest Waiver (NIW), and adjustment of status.

• Handle complex Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and other challenging immigration case issues.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and proactive communication with clients throughout and after the application process.

• Support clients with immigration program management, compliance requirements, and ongoing case-related questions.

• Supervise and collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, team managers, and other support professionals to ensure applications are prepared and filed accurately.

• Conduct high-level reviews of work completed by legal support teams, providing guidance on case strategy and specific filing requirements.

• Manage high-volume cases with rapid turnaround times while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and quality.

• Work directly with startups and smaller corporate clients, advising on immigration strategy as their businesses and workforce needs evolve.

• Coordinate with partners and colleagues to address client concerns, resolve case issues, and deliver effective legal services.

• Manage competing priorities independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support the legal team and its clients.

Requirements:

You are an experienced business immigration attorney with strong legal judgment, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a demanding environment. You can work independently while collaborating effectively with legal support teams and corporate clients. The required qualifications include:

• Active membership in an applicable state or other relevant Bar association.

• At least five years of business immigration law experience.

• Strong knowledge of nonimmigrant visa matters, including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-2 Treaty Investor, O-1, TN, E-3, and J-1 categories.

• Substantial experience with 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 immigration case issues.

• Experience advising startups and smaller corporate clients on immigration strategy and workforce needs as their businesses grow.

• A proven track record of success in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal requirements clearly to clients.

• Strong organizational and case-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities independently.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely, and compliant filings.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues, and legal support professionals.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while taking ownership of assigned matters.

• Willingness to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample as part of the application process.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $160,000–$200,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Remote work opportunities, with preference for candidates in Mountain or Pacific time zones.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Retirement savings options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.

• Access to an employee assistance program.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, skills, and professional experiences.

• The opportunity to work on complex business immigration matters and advise a diverse range of corporate clients.

• Benefits and eligibility may vary depending on role and employment status.