Business Immigration Associate (1st Year)

100 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FS

401K plan with company matching

Job summary

Fragomen seeks a Business Immigration Associate to join our team in the United States. You will focus on US immigration matters and support multijurisdictional client projects in a dynamic, client-first environment.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, precise drafting, and proactive client communication while collaborating with experienced colleagues to deliver compliant, timely results.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Member of a U.S. State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 0-2 years of experience at Associate level.
• Academic understanding of immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and drafting fluent prose.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expert-level understanding of client base, industries, and firm services.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for visa status.
• Work with global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents based on precedents.
• Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
• Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document prep.
• Learn and implement guidance from supervisors and colleagues.
• Communicate proactively with clients within SLAs and team protocols.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve client issues and support projects.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Use firm technology accurately and input data correctly.
• Actively participate in team meetings and firm activities.
• Share immigration knowledge with more junior colleagues.
• Ensure adherence to firm standards and policies to mitigate risk.

Skills

Immigration law

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Client service mindset

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Job description

Job Description

A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non‑immigrant and immigrant visa status.
• Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non‑immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
• Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.
• Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered.
• Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
• Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Member of a U.S. State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 0-2 years of experience at Associate level.
• Academic understanding of immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment with competing demands.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Benefits

• 27 PTO days + Federal holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans.
• 401K plan with company matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.