Business Immigration Associate - Hybrid Work & Mentorship

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; 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 is seeking a Business Immigration Associate in New York with a U.S. JD/LLM and bar admission. The role focuses on developing case strategies, counseling clients, and supervising junior staff while ensuring compliance and high-quality client service. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience and strong analytical skills.

Hybrid work options are available, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment supports professional growth and exposure to leading immigration matters.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 2–3 years of experience at Associate level.
• Expanded practical understanding of immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and fluent drafting without AI assistance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop expert understanding of client base, industries, and Fragomen's services.
• Develop case strategies: researching, drafting, reviewing, counseling clients, triaging initiations.
• Regularly communicate with clients and foreign nationals on procedural and strategy matters.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Assess eligibility for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
• Prepare petitions and applications with client mobility teams.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents based on precedents.
• Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
• Communicate proactively within SLAs and team protocols with precise, organized responses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve client issues and share information.
• Mentor junior Associates and staff; share knowledge and immigration expertise.
• Seek and implement process improvements for quality, efficiency and standardization.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and apply guidance from supervisors and colleagues.
• Use firm technology accurately per protocols, ensuring data integrity.
• Contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
• Ensure adherence to firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

U.S. JD or LLM

US Bar Admission

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

Multi-tasking

Client service

Education

U.S. JD or LLM

Bar admission (US state/DC)

Job description

Fragomen is seeking a Business Immigration Associate in New York with a U.S. JD/LLM and bar admission. The role focuses on developing case strategies, counseling clients, and supervising junior staff while ensuring compliance and high-quality client service. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience and strong analytical skills.

Hybrid work options are available, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment supports professional growth and exposure to leading immigration matters.