Immigration Associate

Job Overview:

A well-established Am Law 200 national law firm is seeking a skilled Immigration Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join its dynamic and collaborative Immigration Practice. This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals passionate about business immigration and eager to grow within a reputable labor and employment practice.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Handle a range of employment-based immigration matters

• Prepare and process:

  • PERM labor certification applications

  • H-1B visa petitions

  • L-1 intracompany transferee petitions

• Collaborate with clients on case strategy and timelines

• Maintain compliance with all relevant immigration regulations and policies

• Draft immigration documents, review filings, and oversee support staff work

• Work closely with attorneys across multiple offices in a hybrid environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business immigration law

• Proven expertise in PERM, H-1B, and L-1 visa processes

• Demonstrated commitment to client service and legal excellence

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong writing, research, and communication skills

• Excellent academic credentials

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Organizational skills to manage a high-volume practice efficiently

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus program

• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with firm contributions

• Life and disability insurance

• Additional benefits may include wellness programs and flexible work policies (hybrid eligible)

Providing national level legal services, this firm has over 120 years of experience in insurance regulation, tax-exempt, healthcare, direct sales industry, energy, financial institutions and research institutions. It has offices in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Tampa, Phoenix, Naples, Tucson and Washington DC and has over 450 expert lawyers. It is one of the 200 largest firms in the United States. Over the years, the firm has built a reputation of bringing the right legal resources to each case.