Business Immigration Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Immigration Associate in Lexington, KY. This role involves assisting corporate clients with complex immigration issues, supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment-based immigration law and excellent communication skills.

Duties

• Oversee and mentor case managers in preparing and filing immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex immigration matters to corporate clients.
• Utilize legal research platforms to analyze and summarize findings.
• Maintain communication with clients, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Stay updated on immigration news and developments.
• Assist in generating new client relationships through research and presentations.
• Participate in relevant bar associations and firm meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years practicing immigration law.
• Experience in employment-based immigration law preferred.
• Understanding of nonimmigrant categories and employment-based immigrant processes.
• Experience advising on I-9 and employment eligibility issues preferred.
• Admission to state bar association and in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to state bar association.

Skills

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong writing and legal drafting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively leverage support team.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Participation in firm and practice group meetings.

This firm has a full-service legal practice, including the areas of business transactions, corporate law, banking and finance law, securities law, environmental law, litigation, public utility law, municipal law, administrative law, labor law and employee relations, employee benefits, taxation, estate planning and administration, health care law, intellectual property law, real estate and zoning law, international business and financing transactions, and alternative-dispute resolution.