Business Immigration Associate — Strategic Counsel (Hybrid)

Fragomen; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health plans

401K with company matching

Job summary

Fragomen is seeking a Business Immigration Associate in the United States. The role focuses on building client relationships, formulating immigration strategies, and advising at senior levels with deep knowledge of immigration law.

You will supervise staff, lead process improvements, and contribute to proposals and RFPs. A US JD or LLM and bar admission are required, with 5–8 years of Associate experience. Hybrid work and strong client service are emphasized.

Qualifications

• US 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.

Responsibilities

• Build, strengthen, and maintain client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

US immigration law

Client relationship management

Team management

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Education

US JD or LLM

Bar admission (US state or DC)

Tools

Firm systems (Connect)

Job description

Fragomen is seeking a Business Immigration Associate in the United States. The role focuses on building client relationships, formulating immigration strategies, and advising at senior levels with deep knowledge of immigration law.

You will supervise staff, lead process improvements, and contribute to proposals and RFPs. A US JD or LLM and bar admission are required, with 5–8 years of Associate experience. Hybrid work and strong client service are emphasized.