Associate Attorney or Bar Candidate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney or Bar Candidate to join their team in Framingham, MA. This role involves supporting the H-2B team in managing visa petitions and case workflow, with a focus on employment-based immigration and workforce challenges.

Duties

• Support the H-2B team in managing visa petitions and case workflow.
• Assist with legal drafting, case preparation, and petition strategy.
• Review legal forms, filings, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients regarding case strategy, timelines, and documentation needs.
• Conduct client meetings and calls regarding active H-2B matters.
• Review client documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing filings related to prevailing wage determinations, job orders, and supporting evidence.
• Monitor case deadlines and help ensure timely filing completion.
• Provide guidance and feedback to paralegals and case support staff.
• Support training and development initiatives within the H-2B team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing or actively preparing to sit for/awaiting results from the Massachusetts Bar Exam.
• Strong interest in immigration law and client advisory work.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing or actively preparing to sit for/awaiting results from the Massachusetts Bar Exam.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making.
• Strong client service mindset.
• Comfortable working with deadlines and high-volume case workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Full-time, benefit-eligible position.
• Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility based on business needs.
• Additional hours may occasionally be required.

This smaller firm serves business clients throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations in immigration law. Its two attorneys and team of paralegals based in Boston, Massachusetts helps companies of all sizes with visas and immigration working in the U.S. market. This firm's unique immigration practice is in sports, entertainment, and seasonal workers immigration law. The firm focuses on making immigration as simple as possible for its business clients.