Summer Associate

Fragomen • Valley, AL

6d • $75,000 - $86,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role: Fragomen, an Am Law 100 law firm and the world's largest immigration firm, seeks Summer Associates for its 2026 Summer Associate Program for all U.S. offices. The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of law school by Summer 2026. This program will run for approximately 10-weeks starting May 27, 2026 and ending August 7, 2026. Under the direction of an Attorney, Summer Associates will become familiar with the laws related to employment-based immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Summer Associates learn from the firm’s leading experts in the field. Our firm’s commitment to excellent client service, top quality legal work and best practices is supported by technological innovation that benefits our clients and staff and prepares Summer Associates for future success in the legal profession. This is not a traditional Summer Associate Program. Associate offers are contingent on performance, future business needs and are not guaranteed. How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen? Assist our Associates with case analysis and developing case strategy based on legal research. Prepare employment and family-based applications and petitions based on case strategies developed with Associates and Partners. Draft submissions, pleadings, and presentations to be filed with immigration adjudication and enforcement agencies. Conduct original research on current and proposed regulations, case law, and enforcement procedures. Write memorandums on a wide range of immigration issues, including pro-bono matter. Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen: Strong academic performance (3.0 GPA or higher) Excellent writing skills Strong attention to detail Demonstrated interest in Immigration Law Review, Law Journal, Immigration Clinic and Moot Court experience preferred Successfully completed at least two years of law school by Summer 2026 Learn More About Fragomen: Please take time to read About Us, explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page. Compensation: The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data. A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is: $75,000.00 - $86,000.00 You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans. All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more. The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real-time compliance, WorkRight, its multi-jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship. With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility. Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices: #LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others. #FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It’s part of our DNA—and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry. Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families. Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work and our clients. Sustainability. Fragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices—and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment Well-being. We are committed to implementing 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. Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career. Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.

Requirements

• Strong academic performance (3.0 GPA or higher)
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Successfully completed at least two years of law school by Summer 2026

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in Immigration Law
• Review, Law Journal, Immigration Clinic and Moot Court experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist our Associates with case analysis and developing case strategy based on legal research.
• Prepare employment and family-based applications and petitions based on case strategies developed with Associates and Partners.
• Draft submissions, pleadings, and presentations to be filed with immigration adjudication and enforcement agencies.
• Conduct original research on current and proposed regulations, case law, and enforcement procedures.
• Write memorandums on a wide range of immigration issues, including pro-bono matter.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.
• Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements.
• Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career.
• Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees