Employment Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Melvindale is seeking an Employment Immigration Attorney with a focus on employment-based immigration and expertise in the PERM process. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation to clients, ensuring compliance with immigration laws and regulations.

Job Duties:

• Provide expert guidance on the PERM labor certification process, including strategy development and application preparation.
• Conduct case evaluations to determine eligibility for PERM applications and advise clients accordingly.
• Develop comprehensive PERM strategies aligned with clients' goals.
• Review and analyze supporting documents to strengthen PERM applications.
• Draft and review PERM-related forms, notices, and responses.
• Prepare and file employment-based visa petitions and labor certification applications.
• Conduct legal research on complex immigration issues.
• Prepare legal documents to support immigration cases.
• Represent clients in immigration proceedings and interviews.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional customer service.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and policies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the NY State Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience practicing immigration law, with a focus on employment-based immigration and the PERM process.
• 2+ years of experience practicing civil litigation law.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with the PERM labor certification process.
• Strong understanding of employment-based visa categories.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Professional demeanor and client confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Specializing exclusively on immigration law, this firm is well-known for significant results among clients and peers in the legal community. The firm's practice areas include family-based immigration, deportation and removal, federal immigration litigation, immigrant and non-immigrant employment. The firm works as a team to develop strong strategies for legal representation. Understanding the importance of open communication and transparency, the highly skilled attorneys continually keep the clients informed about the status of their case. The attorneys are graduates from the top schools and have years of extensive experience in immigration matters. Founded in 2006, the firm has offices in New York, California, Michigan, and Djibouti.