Immigration Associate Attorney

Success Matcher Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An Immigration Associate is sought by an AmLaw 200 law firm in Tampa to manage a sophisticated caseload with high autonomy. You will handle non-immigrant visas and employment-based green cards, draft complex documents, and advise on evolving immigration law and I-9 compliance.

This role emphasizes client contact, collaboration with partners and paralegals, and opportunities to contribute to business development within healthcare and tech sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Employment-based immigration (temporary visas and permanent residence).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Admittance to the Florida Bar preferred; other US jurisdictions considered.
• Healthcare industry immigration petitions experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of diverse immigration matters including non-immigrant visas (H-1B, O-1, P-1, E-2, L-1A/B) and employment-based green cards (NIW, EB-1, PERM).
• Strategic Drafting: Prepare high-level legal documents, including support letters, RFE responses, NOIDs, and Audit responses.
• Advocacy & Counsel: Represent clients in interviews and proceedings; provide accurate, research-backed advice on evolving immigration laws and I-9 compliance.
• Collaboration: Work with shareholders and paralegals on complex immigration projects; contribute to business development.
• Innovation: Contribute to case strategy with creative problem-solving for unique immigration challenges.

Skills

Employment-based immigration

Legal research and writing

Client contact

Job description

About the job Immigration Associate Attorney

Our client is a prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm with a national footprint, recognized for its excellence in complex litigation, corporate law, and government relations. Their Immigration Practice Group is highly regarded for handling high-value matters for diverse industries, particularly within the healthcare and technology sectors. Joining this firm offers the sophisticated work of a global practice with the collaborative culture of a tight-knit regional office.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious Immigration Associate to join our client's Labor, Employment, Benefits, & Immigration Section in Tampa. This is a high-impact role designed for an attorney who thrives on client contact and wants to manage a diverse, sophisticated caseload with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of diverse immigration matters, including non-immigrant visas (H-1B, O-1, P-1, E-2, L-1A/B) and employment-based green card processes (NIW, EB-1, PERM).


• Strategic Drafting: Prepare high-level legal documents, including support letters, RFE responses, NOIDs, and Audit responses.


• Advocacy & Counsel: Represent clients in interviews and proceedings; provide accurate, research-backed advice on evolving immigration laws and I-9 compliance.


• Collaboration: Work alongside shareholders and paralegals on complex, multi-layered immigration projects while contributing to the firm's broader business development and networking efforts.


• Innovation: Contribute to case strategy by employing creative problem-solving skills for unique immigration challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record in Employment-based immigration (temporary visas and permanent residence) is required.


• Education: Strong academic credentials and exceptional legal research/writing skills.


• Licensure: Admittance to the Florida Bar is preferred, but candidates licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions will be considered.


• Industry Knowledge: Experience with immigration petitions within the healthcare industry is a significant plus.


• Traits: Ability to take ownership of cases with limited supervision and a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.