Immigration Partner

Job Overview:
A nationally respected law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Partner to lead and expand its business immigration practice. This partner-level role is best suited for an attorney with deep expertise in employment-based immigration, a portable book of business, and a passion for client service and team leadership. The successful candidate will advise multinational corporate clients, manage high-level visa strategies, and contribute to firm growth through practice development and mentorship.

Location:

• Palm Beach, FL

Duties:

• Provide legal guidance on complex employment-based immigration matters

• Counsel clients on preparing and filing petitions in the following classifications:

  • Nonimmigrant: E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1

  • Immigrant: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3

• Assist clients with adjustment of status processes and related filings

• Offer strategic immigration counsel across a wide range of industries

• Monitor and interpret U.S. immigration law and policy developments to ensure compliance

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions

• Identify and mitigate risks related to immigration compliance for corporate clients

• Lead and mentor attorneys and legal professionals within the immigration team

• Initiate and execute business development strategies to grow the immigration practice

• Expand client base by leveraging existing relationships and building new connections

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business immigration law

• Proven history of managing complex immigration matters for corporate clients

• Existing client portfolio in corporate immigration strongly preferred

• Demonstrated leadership in legal team management and business development

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission in New York or New Jersey preferred, based on office location

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. immigration law and visa classifications

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Excellent legal research, drafting, and advisory skills

• Business acumen and experience in client relationship management

• Ability to lead and grow a legal practice area in a collaborative firm environment

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client service and innovation

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Life and long-term disability insurance

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Pension plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Continuing legal education and professional development support

Working collaboratively with clients, this firm assists them with every possible legal issue a business or an individual may face. The firm serves the legal needs of numerous public and private businesses, ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 1000 companies, as well as governmental entities, nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Realizing that diversity is a primary ingredient in providing superior value to clients, the firm attracts professionals with diverse professional and personal backgrounds.