Business Immigration Associate Attorney (3+ years) - remote

Fragomen; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401K plan with company matching

Job summary

Fragomen seeks an Immigration Associate to join a dynamic, dedicated team in the Pacific Time zone. You will handle complex cases, research and prepare filings, and maintain client relationships with a focus on accuracy and service quality.

Ideal candidates hold a US JD or equivalent, are admitted to a US state bar, and bring 3-5 years of associate-level immigration experience. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

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 immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop expert-level understanding of clients and industries served, and the firm’s practice areas.
• Independently oversee and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Research complex immigration issues and formulate solutions, including documentation.
• Prepare and file cases, and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Communicate with clients clearly within SLAs and team protocols.
• Supervise junior staff and provide mentoring and feedback.

Skills

US JD/LLM

Bar admission

Legal research

Education

US JD or LLM

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. This position is open to candidates who can regularly work within Pacific Time zone.

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:

• 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.