Associate Attorney (Non-Immigrant Visas)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in non-immigrant visas to join their team in Arlington, VA. This position offers a fully remote work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Duties

• Manage a high-volume caseload of employment-based non-immigrant visas, including H-1B, TN, E-3, L-1, O-1, and associated dependent filings.
• Effectively manage client relationships and supervise a team of paralegals.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support client requests and projects.
• Explain sophisticated immigration concepts and present strategic solutions for clients.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents based on established precedents.
• Assess and evaluate client's immigrant visa eligibility.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and databases accurately.

Requirements

• 3+ years of business immigration attorney work experience.
• Ability to manage complex case strategies with company contacts and clients.
• Understanding of nuanced and complex immigration law concepts.
• Ability to review paralegal work product carefully and promptly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to generate work product with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Outstanding case/project management skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Accepts and adapts to feedback regarding work performance.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.

Education

• U.S. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.).

Certifications

• Member of a state bar and in good standing with the associated state bar association.

Skills

• Logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Benefits

• Casual work attire.
• Paid time off, mental health days, parental leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Affordable medical/Rx, dental, and vision plans.
• Monthly parking and commuting subsidy.
• Firm-provided short-term and long-term disability and group life/AD&D insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Specializing in immigration matters for over two decades, this firm has offices in Virginia and California and has local immigration partners all over the globe. The highly experienced and skilled team has deep expertise in business immigration visas, nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, and citizenship. The team is very diverse and collectively speaks 27 languages. This firm fosters an environment where employees can grow and excel. The firm has a relaxed work atmosphere, benefits, health perks, team outings, and professional development opportunities. Believing in giving back, the firm is actively involved in community work and pro-bono services.