Immigration Senior Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Immigration Senior Attorney for its Washington D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in employment-based immigration, including handling H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, E's, O-1s, L-1s, and TN's. The role involves managing client work and liaising with client contacts to oversee immigration matters.

Duties

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients.
• Advise clients on business immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance considerations.
• Oversee and review matters prepared by associates and paralegals.
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations.
• Manage and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff assigned to client teams.
• Coordinate closely with firm members on client strategy, service delivery, and resource allocation.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within client immigration programs.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail and strong academic credentials.
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supervising junior associates, paralegals, and other support staff.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex immigration matters.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.