Business Immigration Associate

Page Executive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Atlanta seeks a Business Immigration Associate to provide immigration law guidance to a diverse client base, from Fortune 500 companies to startups.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1/2/3, PERM, TN, J-1, I-140, I-135, Blanket L), responding to RFEs, guiding PERM processes, advising on I-9 and E-Verify, and managing clients with a high level of service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active US State Bar membership in good standing.
• 2+ years of business immigration experience.
• Experience handling client-facing matters.
• Proven writing skills.
• Ability to provide redacted writing samples.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1/2/3, PERM, TN, J-1, I-140, I-135, Blanket L, etc.).
• Prepare responses to RFEs and advise on PERM labor certifications.
• Counsel clients on I-9 and E-Verify compliance.
• Manage clients directly with a high level of service.

Skills

Client communication

Legal writing

Complex case handling

Writing samples

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited

Job description

• High volume business immigration work
• Broad-based practice with opportunity for growth

About Our Client

Global Law Firm.

Job Description

The Business Immigration Associate will be responsible for providing immigration law advice and guidance to a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller start-ups. Main responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and file a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, including: H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, PERM, TN, J-1, I-140, I-135, Blanket L, etc.
• Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
• Counsel clients through the PERM labor certification process
• Advise clients on I-9 and EVerify compliance
• Manage clients directly with a high level of service

The Successful Applicant

• JD from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
• Member in good standing of a US State Bar
• 2+ years of professional legal experience representing clients in all aspects of business immigration law
• Experience dealing directly with clients
• Must have experience with complex writing intensive cases
• Excellent writing skills
• Must be able to provide redacted writing samples for consideration

What’s on Offer

• Base salary
• Bonus
• Excellent opportunities for growth
• Benefits