Associate - Immigration

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join its Immigration group in Cincinnati, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in immigration law, focusing on business and employment-based immigration.

Duties

• Handle nonimmigrant visas such as H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, and E-2.
• Manage immigrant petitions including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and PERM labor certifications.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage cases efficiently.
• Collaborate with corporate clients, HR teams, and global mobility programs.
• Address complex Requests for Evidence (RFE) and audit responses.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience managing cases with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong client communication and case management abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.