Immigration Associate

Job Overview

A nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm is seeking a talented and motivated associate attorney with at least two years of business immigration experience to join its dynamic multi-office Labor & Employment group. This is a client-focused position with excellent opportunities for professional development in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Location

• Madison, WI

Duties

• Handle a wide range of business immigration matters, including:

  • PERM labor certifications

  • H-1B visa petitions

  • L-1 visa applications

• Draft and file petitions and applications with USCIS, DOL, and other government agencies

• Provide strategic counsel to corporate clients regarding immigration policy and compliance

• Communicate with clients regarding case strategy, timelines, and documentation

• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff across multiple offices

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of U.S. business immigration experience

• Hands-on experience with PERM, H-1B, and L-1 visa processes

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong commitment to providing high-quality legal service and maintaining client relationships

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications

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

• Active and in good standing with the applicable state bar

Skills

• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and high organizational competence

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Strong time management and case management abilities

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Paid time off and firm holidays

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Other firm-wide employee benefit programs, including wellness initiatives and work-life balance policies

• Hybrid work schedule available in most offices

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.