Immigration Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA/FSA

Disability insurance (short-term &

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Vacation and sick time

Parking/transportation allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Austin, TX is seeking an Immigration Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in employment-based immigration, including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs. The role focuses on advising clients and managing diverse immigration matters in a fast-paced environment.

The attorney will review petitions, draft support letters, and lead client communications. Must have JD and bar admission; collaboration with paralegals and team is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Experience advising clients directly on immigration matters.
• Ability to assist clients with petition and application preparation for USCIS.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic contact for assigned corporate clients.
• Communicate case strategies, timelines, and government requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and immigration program reviews.
• Review employment-based immigration petitions and applications prepared by paralegals.
• Draft legal support letters and responses to RFEs.
• Lead regular client status calls and planning discussions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Advocacy, research, writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience for its Austin, TX office. The ideal candidate will have a background in employment-based immigration, including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs, and a willingness to handle various immigration matters.

Duties

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients.
• Communicate case strategies, timelines, and government requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and immigration program reviews.
• Review employment-based immigration petitions and applications prepared by paralegals.
• Draft legal support letters and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in immigration law.
• Experience advising clients directly on immigration matters.
• Ability to assist clients with petition and application preparation for USCIS.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail and strong academic credentials.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.