Associate Attorney - Employment-Based Immigration

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with over four years of experience in employment-based immigration law for their Philadelphia, PA office. The position offers the flexibility of hybrid or fully remote work. The successful candidate will join a high-volume corporate practice, focusing on H-1B, L-1, TN, and PERM matters, with opportunities to lead a team and manage corporate client relationships.

Duties

• Counsel clients and oversee a high volume of employment-based immigration cases.
• Prepare immigration petitions and applications, assessing eligibility and analyzing legal issues.
• Draft and review H-1B, L-1, TN petitions, and PERM Labor Certification responses.
• Draft correspondence to administrative agencies and respond to requests for evidence.
• Conduct PERM cycle placement and workforce planning analyses.
• Conduct in-depth research to support cases and projects.
• Develop an expert understanding of client industries.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues and support projects.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals on case strategies.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Delegate and supervise work of junior associates and paralegals.
• Contribute to the development of practice processes for efficiency.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Bar admission.
• Prior corporate account management experience.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities.
• Ability to show initiative and work as part of a team.
• Ability to edit work of paralegals and support staff.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with immigration-specific case management software is a plus.
• Excellent time management skills.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a client-friendly focus.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with firm match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Corporate wellness benefit.

Founded in the 2010s, this firm is nearly 25 attorneys strong. Their practice areas focus primarily on immigration with Hiring Foreign Nationals, Worksite Compliance, and many others. With offices in Philadelphia and New York, this firm is growing rapidly.