Business Immigration Associate Attorney (3+ years)

Fragomen; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K with company matching

Job summary

Fragomen in Detroit seeks a Business Immigration Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our dedicated immigration team. You will independently handle case preparation, filings, and client communications under senior guidance, leveraging precedents and firm resources to deliver excellent service.

The role requires a US JD or LLM and bar admission, strong writing and oral skills, and the ability to manage junior staff and collaborate across offices.

Qualifications

• US JD or LLM required.
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 3–5 years of associate-level experience in business immigration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise junior associates and staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop expert-level understanding of client base, industries, and services.
• Independently oversee and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Research complex immigration issues and formulate solutions.
• Execute case preparation and filings; develop strategies for complex matters.
• Communicate with clients within SLAs with precise, organized responses.
• Supervise junior Associates and staff; provide mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards and data quality in systems.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

US JD or LLM

Job description

Business Immigration Associate Attorney (3+ years)### Business Immigration Associate Attorney (3+ years)Apply: US-Detroit: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-028023**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?***** 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.* Positioned as a senior member of the client team, independently oversee, and manage assignments with minimal supervision.* Utilize legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and develop creative solutions.* 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.* Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences.* Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm as a whole.* 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.).* Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.* Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.* 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.* Meet individual and team productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross sell or bill for out-of-scope services.* Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.* Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities.* Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.* Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.* 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* 3-5 years of experience at Associate level* Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law* Prior team management experience 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.*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. We use limited AI‐assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision‐making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.*