Immigration Associate

Clark Hill Law; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clark Hill Law is looking for a qualified Associate to join their Immigration business unit in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates should possess over 3 years of experience in employment-based immigration law and hold an active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.

This full-time position emphasizes compliance with immigration regulations and provides the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. An attractive salary range of $100,000 – $115,000 annually, depending on qualifications, and an annual bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment-based immigration law.
• Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Skills

Experience advising on compliance with DHS, DOL, and DOS regulations

Experience preparing for immigration audits and inquiries

Experience advising on visa risk implications

Experience supporting employer Form I-9 compliance initiatives

Experience responding to government I-9 audits

Experience monitoring changes in immigration laws

Experience drafting immigration-related policies

Experience providing training on immigration compliance

Active bar membership in good standing

Job description

Clark Hill is seeking an Associate to join our Immigration business unit in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in employment-based immigration law and an active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). This is a full‑time position with the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Experience & Skills

• Experience advising employers on compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of State (DOS) regulations across all employment-based U.S. immigration matters.
• Experience preparing for and supporting government immigration audits, site visits, investigations, and inquiries (e.g., FDNS, DOL audits).
• Experience advising on visa risk implications of immigration strategies, workforce changes, reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience supporting employer Form I‑9 compliance initiatives, including internal audits, remediation, training, and policy implementation.
• Experience advising on work authorization verification issues, including risks and strategies in the mergers and acquisitions context.
• Experience responding to government I‑9 audits and investigations.
• Experience monitoring changes in immigration laws, regulations, and enforcement trends.
• Experience assessing and communicating the impact of regulatory developments on organizational risk.
• Experience drafting and updating immigration‑related policies, guidance, and training materials.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to HR, Talent, Compliance, and business leaders on immigration compliance matters.
• Experience providing training to HR and business teams on immigration compliance, audit readiness, and risk prevention.
• Experience translating complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for non‑legal stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position at the time of posting is $100,000 – $115,000 annually, based upon a full‑time work schedule. Compensation will be influenced by employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits include health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.