Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join its corporate immigration team. This position, based in Framingham, MA, offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to manage a substantial caseload of complex immigration matters. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in employment-based immigration law, including handling petitions and applications for both corporate and sports clients. This is a hybrid position, with an office presence required at least three days a week.

Duties

• Immigration Case Management:
  • Manage a wide variety of immigration petitions and applications, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, PERM, EB-1, I-140, I-485, and more.
  • Oversee cases at all stages of the immigration process, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and deadlines are met.
  • Proactively identify case issues, communicate with clients, and propose solutions.
• Client Relations:
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear and consistent communication.
  • Address client inquiries regarding case status, processing times, and next steps.
  • Prepare customized reports to update clients on the status of their cases.
• Legal Analysis & Document Drafting:
  • Assess eligibility for U.S. visa status for foreign national employees.
  • Counsel clients through the PERM Labor Certification process and subsequent immigration filings.
  • Draft complex support letters, responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), petitions, and legal memoranda.
• Collaboration & Case Review:
  • Work closely with the Practice Area Manager to review cases, draft documents, and respond to RFEs.
  • Provide feedback and guidance to paralegals on casework and assignments.
• Education & Communication:
  • Draft client alerts and newsletters on legal updates and trends within the immigration field.
  • Assist with training new employees on established administrative procedures and processes.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • 2+ years of employment-based immigration law experience.
  • Prior experience with corporate and sports client immigration petitions is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Ability to manage a high volume of cases and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members.
  • Excellent time management and task delegation abilities.
  • Professional conduct and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Skills

• Immigration Expertise:
  • In-depth knowledge of employment-based immigration petitions, such as H-1B, EB-1, PERM, and I-485 processes.
• Client Communication:
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage client expectations and maintain clear communication.
• Documentation & Legal Writing:
  • Ability to draft legal documents, including petitions, RFEs, and support letters.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment, providing feedback and support to paralegals and other team members.

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment with an office presence is required at least three days a week.
• Competitive benefits package (health, dental, and vision insurance).
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• We paid time off (PTO).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

This smaller firm serves business clients throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations in immigration law. Its two attorneys and team of paralegals based in Boston, Massachusetts helps companies of all sizes with visas and immigration working in the U.S. market. This firm's unique immigration practice is in sports, entertainment, and seasonal workers immigration law. The firm focuses on making immigration as simple as possible for its business clients.