Business Immigration Associate Attorney

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); Hybride; USD 61 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LHH is seeking a business immigration attorney in Phoenix to handle substantive immigration work for corporate clients. This role offers direct client interaction, collaboration with global mobility teams, and a path from temp-to-hire with longer-term potential.

The position requires a U.S. JD or LLM, active bar membership, and at least two years of associate experience in immigration. Expect strong research, drafting, and client-service skills, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar or Washington, D.C. bar.
• At least 2 years of associate-level legal experience.
• Meaningful business immigration experience and practical knowledge of U.S. immigration law.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently produce accurate, polished legal work product.
• Strong attention to detail and dedication to exceptional client service.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively within a team environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop case strategies and assess eligibility for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa classifications.
• Research, draft, and review petitions, applications, and other legal documents.
• Counsel corporate clients and foreign national employees on immigration procedures, case strategy, and processing issues.
• Partner with client global mobility teams on immigration program management and compliance.
• Manage case initiations, identify escalations, and help resolve complex processing issues.
• Conduct legal research in support of client matters and projects.
• Deliver responsive, thoughtful, and highly organized client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to resolve client issues and advance matters.
• Share immigration knowledge and provide guidance to junior Associates and other team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency across processes and client service.

Connaissances

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Client service

Time management

Team collaboration

Formation

J.D. or LL.M.

Description du poste

The Role

In this position, you will:

• Develop case strategies and assess eligibility for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa classifications
• Research, draft, and review petitions, applications, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Counsel corporate clients and foreign national employees on immigration procedures, case strategy, and processing issues
• Partner with client global mobility teams on immigration program management and compliance
• Manage case initiations, identify escalations, and help resolve complex processing issues
• Conduct legal research in support of client matters and projects
• Deliver responsive, thoughtful, and highly organized client service
• Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to resolve client issues and advance matters
• Share immigration knowledge and provide guidance to junior Associates and other team members
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency across processes and client service

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to deepen their business immigration practice while working with a prominent firm and sophisticated corporate clients.

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with longer-term potential
• Substantive business immigration work with direct client interaction
• Exposure to corporate immigration programs and global mobility professionals
• 37.5+ hours per week
• First 30-90 days in office, followed by a hybrid arrangement
• Hybrid schedule is typically four days per week in office

Compensation

$44.00-$56.00 per hour

Candidate Requirements

• U.S. JD or LLM
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar or Washington, D.C. bar
• At least 2 years of Associate-level legal experience
• Meaningful business immigration experience and practical knowledge of U.S. immigration law
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently produce accurate, polished legal work product
• Strong attention to detail and dedication to exceptional client service
• Ability to effectively manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively within a team environment

If you are a business immigration attorney interested in taking the next step with a sophisticated practice, LHH welcomes a confidential conversation. We approach the search thoughtfully, with a focus on experience, fit, and long-term opportunity.

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