Immigration Law Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Law Associate with over four years of experience in employment-based immigration law matters to join their corporate practice in New York, NY. The role offers the opportunity to lead a team and manage corporate client relationships.

Duties

• Counsel clients and oversee a high volume of employment-based immigration cases.
• Prepare immigration petitions and applications, assessing eligibility and analyzing legal issues.
• Draft and review H-1B, L-1, TN, and other petitions and applications.
• Respond to requests for evidence and draft correspondence to administrative agencies.
• Conduct PERM cycle placement and reduction-in-force analyses.
• Research to support cases and projects with corporate clients.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals on case strategy and processing issues.
• Supervise junior associates and paralegal staff in document preparation.
• Contribute to the development of practice processes for efficiency.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bar admission.
• Prior corporate account management experience.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with immigration-specific case management software is a plus.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a client-friendly focus.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with firm match.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Corporate wellness benefit.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306