Associate - Immigration

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an immigration associate with 1-4 years of relevant experience to join its Labor and Employment Group in Columbus, OH, focusing on employment-based immigration. The candidate will prepare visa petitions and advise on long-term goals and challenges facing clients and their global workforce.

Duties

• Prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions.
• Advise clients on employment-based immigration matters.
• Assist clients with I-9 and E-Verify employment verifications.
• Manage a fast-paced, complex workload effectively.

Requirements

• Experience in employment-based immigration law.
• Proficiency in preparing H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-2, TN, and O-1 petitions.
• Experience with applications for permanent residence, including PERM, I-140, and I-485.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio.

Education

• J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Ohio State Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional project management skills.
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain priorities and anticipate issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills for a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.

A preeminent firm with excellent name recognition and clout, this firm has been involved in many high-stakes, high-profile suits over the last few decades. Defying easy categorizations, though, associates at this firm also praise its commitment to work-life balance and the respectful mentorship delivered from senior partners. Additionally, this firm makes a strong showing in the of-the-moment privacy and data security arena, making it an excellent destination for those interested in this in-demand field.