Immigration Associate - High-Impact, Global Firm

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

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.