Business Immigration Associate (5-7 Years)

Fragomen; Washington; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; 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 invites a Business Immigration Associate to join a dynamic, fee-focused team in Washington. You will work closely with clients, Partners, and senior staff to develop and implement immigration strategies while managing complex matters.

The role requires a U.S. JD or LLM, bar admission, and 5–8 years of Associate-level experience with strong communication and analytical skills. A collaborative, fast-paced environment is expected with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 5–8 years of experience at Associate level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law.
• Prior team management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Formulate immigration strategies for complex matters and present concise arguments.
• Engage with clients at middle and senior management levels, offering counsel as needed.
• Serve as a business advisor with deep knowledge of immigration law and client industry risks.
• Acquire sector-specific expertise and apply it to client scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with firm protocols and data quality in Connect and other systems.
• Research complex immigration issues and prepare/filing strategies for cases.
• Identify revenue opportunities and growth within the client base.
• Supervise Associates and staff, providing mentoring and performance feedback.
• Lead process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and standardization.
• Support proposals, business plans, and RFPs; participate in marketing and BD activities.
• Foster collaboration across teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.

Skills

Client relationship management

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

U.S. JD or LLM

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Job Description

About the Role: 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. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry’s leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.

How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?

• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders, (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, proactively provide client reporting etc.).
• Formulate immigration strategies for intricate matters, demonstrating the capacity to present well-structured and concise arguments.
• Engage with clients at middle and senior management levels, offering counsel and consultation as necessary.
• With a comprehensive working knowledge of immigration law, serve as a business advisor, demonstrating a keen grasp of the client, the industry, and the associated risks.
• Acquire in-depth expertise in sector-specific issues and effectively apply this knowledge to address and resolve client scenarios.
• Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping and use of firm’s systems including data quality in Connect and other firm technology.
• Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities by exploring new business initiatives and by recognizing potential growth avenues within the team’s existing client base.
• Directly or indirectly supervise Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead the continuous improvement process, including seeking out and implementing opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.
• Support Partners/senior team members on client proposals and pitches, practice area business plans, and leading or taking part in RFPs where appropriate.
• Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration across teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
• Other duties as required.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:

• U.S. JD or LLM required
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
• 5-8 years of experience at Associate level
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of immigration law
• Prior team management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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:

At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:

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

Learn More About Fragomen:

Please take time to read About Us, explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data.

A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is:

$175,000.00 - $210,000.00

You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.