Associate Attorney - Employment-Based Immigration

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Corporate wellness benefit

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an associate attorney with over four years of experience in employment-based immigration law for a role in a high-volume corporate practice, focusing on H-1B, L-1, TN and PERM matters. The position offers hybrid or fully remote work, opportunities to lead a team and manage corporate client relationships, and a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Duties include counseling clients, preparing petitions, handling RFEs, supervising junior staff, and

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and bar admission.
• Experience in employment-based immigration matters and corporate account management.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and supervise junior staff.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients and oversee a high volume of employment-based immigration cases.
• Prepare petitions and applications, assess eligibility, and analyze legal issues.
• Draft and review H-1B, L-1, TN petitions and PERM responses.
• Draft correspondence to agencies and respond to RFEs.
• Delegate and supervise junior associates and paralegal staff.
• Develop client industry expertise and manage client relationships.

Skills

Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Client-focused approach

Initiative and teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management skills

Immigration case management software

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with over four years of experience in employment-based immigration law for a position in Washington, D.C. The role 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 persuasive correspondence to administrative agencies and respond to RFEs.
• Conduct PERM cycle placement and reduction-in-force 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 regularly with clients and foreign nationals on case matters.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Delegate and supervise work of junior associates and paralegal staff.
• 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 with a client-friendly focus.
• 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.
• Client-focused approach.
• Initiative and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 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.