Immigration Associate

Partners Legal Search; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search is seeking an Immigration Associate for its Washington, DC office with 3–5 years of business immigration experience to advise corporate clients on employment-based immigration matters and manage sophisticated matters with broad responsibility.

You will manage H-1B, PERM, AOS, L-1, TN filings, and strategy, collaborating with a national platform, with opportunity to lead client discussions and drive case outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of business immigration experience.
• Strong employment-based immigration background.
• PERM experience is required.
• Experience with H-1Bs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs.
• Experience advising corporate clients directly.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on employment-based immigration matters.
• Handle H-1B petitions, PERM labor certifications, and L-1 petitions.
• Prepare and file Adjustment of Status applications.
• Lead TN and I-140 filings and respond to RFEs.
• Provide corporate immigration strategy and compliance guidance.
• Coordinate client status calls and immigration program reviews.
• Plan case timelines and government filing requirements.
• Draft legal letters and complex filings.

Skills

Immigration law

Client advisory

Research & writing

Strategic planning

Relationship mgmt

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Our growing national law firm client is seeking an Immigration Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Washington, D.C. office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immigration attorney who wants to work directly with corporate clients, manage sophisticated employment-based immigration matters, and take on meaningful strategic responsibility within a collaborative national platform.

The associate will serve as a key point of contact for assigned clients and advise on a broad range of employment-based immigration matters.

Role Overview

The associate will manage and advise on employment-based immigration matters, including:

• H-1B petitions
• PERM labor certifications
• Adjustment of Status applications
• L-1 petitions
• TN applications
• Responses to Requests for Evidence
• Corporate immigration strategy and compliance
• Client status calls and immigration program reviews
• Case planning, timelines, and government filing requirements

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Serving as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for corporate clients
• Reviewing petitions and applications prepared by paralegals
• Drafting legal support letters and complex immigration filings
• Advising clients on case strategy and potential immigration risks
• Leading client meetings, status calls, and planning discussions
• Managing escalations and time-sensitive immigration matters
• Coordinating multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 3-5 years of business immigration experience
• Strong employment-based immigration background
• PERM experience required
• Experience with H-1Bs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs
• Experience advising corporate clients directly
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong client communication and relationship-management skills
• Strong academic credentials

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established national immigration practice
• Work directly with sophisticated corporate clients
• Take meaningful ownership of client relationships and case strategy
• Broad exposure to employment-based immigration matters
• Opportunity to lead client calls and immigration program discussions
• Significant responsibility beyond petition preparation
• Strong platform for long-term career development in business immigration