Associate
About The Position
We are seeking an associate attorney with two years of experience in business immigration, including the preparation and filing of nonimmigrant visa petitions for corporate clients. You will be working with a talented group of immigration attorneys in the New York office of our close-knit, full-service commercial law firm. Initially, duties will be focused on the assessment of nonimmigrant visa options and strategies and advisory work, but will also eventually involve a full range of diverse nonimmigrant, PERM and immigrant matters with access to a growing and exciting roster of clients.
Requirements
- Approximately 2 years of experience in drafting all phases of the Nonimmigrant Petition process (including H-1B, L-1, TN and E-3)
- Strong academic background
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong initiative and a solutions-oriented approach to client service
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Entry-level attorneys with prior business immigration experience in a paralegal capacity will be considered
- Business immigration experience with IV processes and applications (including PERM, I-140, AOS) preferred
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in staying current with evolving immigration laws, regulations, policies, and industry trends
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in contributing to practice growth and business development
Responsibilities
- Assessment of nonimmigrant visa options and strategies
- Advisory work related to nonimmigrant visa options
- Handling a full range of diverse nonimmigrant, PERM and immigrant matters
- Providing exceptional client service
- Building trusted relationships with corporate clients and colleagues
- Identifying issues, anticipating needs, and driving matters forward
- Staying current with evolving immigration laws, regulations, policies, and industry trends
- Contributing to practice growth and business development
- Managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Benefits
- Collegial work environment
- Competitive compensation package
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
