Business Immigration Associate (1st year)

Fragomen•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen offers the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group, focusing exclusively on immigration law in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment. Associates learn from industry-leading experts in a collegial, team-oriented setting, benefiting from the firm's dedication to excellence and cutting-edge technological innovation. Fragomen is a leading global immigration law firm with over 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices, delivering services in over 170 countries. The firm is recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Fragomen assists corporations and individuals in navigating global mobility complexities, providing end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, including strategic planning, policy design, compliance, government investigations, and litigation. The firm integrates legal expertise with advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility through technology brands like Nomadic, WorkRight, and Simple Citizen. With its global presence, multidisciplinary approach, and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address current immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility.

Requirements

U.S. JD or LLM required
Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
0-2 years of experience at Associate level
An academic understanding of immigration law
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
Dedication to exceptional client service
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Responsibilities

Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided.
Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non-immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees.
Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.
Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.
Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered.
Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
Other duties as required.

Benefits

27 PTO days
Federal holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
FSA & HSA Plans
401K plan, with company matching
Paid time off plans
Hybrid & Remote work arrangements
Firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees
Feedback Works process (three managerial check-ins per year)
Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences