Immigration Associate Attorney: Visa Petitions & Compliance

Goel & Anderson, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Goel & Anderson, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to serve as the day-to-day point of contact on immigration matters for corporate clients and their employees, supervising paralegals and assistants.

You will assess visa eligibility, oversee filings, and work with client HR/immigration staff to prepare petitions for USCIS, DOL, and consulates, while strengthening client programs and confidentiality. The role requires two years of experience, a law degree, and a U.S. license.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum two years of experience preparing non-immigrant and/or immigrant filings.
• Fluency in English with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for visa status.
• Supervise and review filings prepared by paralegals.
• Prepare petitions and applications for USCIS, DOL, and consulates.
• Develop and support clients' immigration program compliance.
• Train paralegal staff on immigration practice.
• Research immigration law and prepare memoranda.
• Enter case information into case management systems.
• Track filings and update clients on follow-ups.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Skills

English fluency

Legal research

Drafting memos

Client communication

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Active law license in at least one U.S. state

Job description

Goel & Anderson, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to serve as the day-to-day point of contact on immigration matters for corporate clients and their employees, supervising paralegals and assistants.

You will assess visa eligibility, oversee filings, and work with client HR/immigration staff to prepare petitions for USCIS, DOL, and consulates, while strengthening client programs and confidentiality. The role requires two years of experience, a law degree, and a U.S. license.