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.