Associate Attorney (Immigration)

Goel & Anderson LLC•Reston, VA

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About The Position

Associate Attorneys serve as day-to-day points of contact on legal issues for corporate clients and their employees. They assess immigration options, advise client teams, and supervise paralegals and legal assistants who prepare and file immigration case work. The role also supports clients’ immigration programs and compliance initiatives, conducts legal research, prepares correspondence and memoranda, tracks filing status, and maintains the confidentiality of client information. The position reports to a Partner or Senior Associate Attorney.

Requirements

J.D. or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active and unrestricted license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
At least two years of experience preparing non-immigrant and/or immigrant filings, including examples such as H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, E-3, TN, O-1, PERM, and EB-1 filings.
English fluency and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines while handling significant case volumes.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work within a team structure.

Responsibilities

Assess corporate foreign national employees’ eligibility for U.S. non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
Supervise and review initial filings and requests for evidence (RFE) responses prepared by paralegals and legal assistants.
Work with client Legal, HR, Immigration, and Mobility staff to prepare visa petitions and applications for submission to USCIS, the U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Consulates.
Assist with developing or supporting clients’ immigration programs and compliance initiatives.
Supervise and review paralegal staff work.
Train paralegal and support staff on immigration practice and procedure.
Research immigration law and procedures.
Prepare legal correspondence and memoranda.
Enter case information into computerized databases and case management systems.
Track filing status and inform clients about necessary follow-up.
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Assist other firm attorneys with case strategies for non-immigrant and immigrant petitions.
Assist with preparation and management of the annual H-1B Cap season.
Mentor and develop junior Associates as needed.
Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required.
Perform other duties as required.