Immigration Associate: Lead Corporate Immigration Strategy

Partners Legal Search; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search is seeking an Immigration Associate for its Washington, DC office with 3–5 years of business immigration experience to advise corporate clients on employment-based immigration matters and manage sophisticated matters with broad responsibility.

You will manage H-1B, PERM, AOS, L-1, TN filings, and strategy, collaborating with a national platform, with opportunity to lead client discussions and drive case outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of business immigration experience.
• Strong employment-based immigration background.
• PERM experience is required.
• Experience with H-1Bs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs.
• Experience advising corporate clients directly.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on employment-based immigration matters.
• Handle H-1B petitions, PERM labor certifications, and L-1 petitions.
• Prepare and file Adjustment of Status applications.
• Lead TN and I-140 filings and respond to RFEs.
• Provide corporate immigration strategy and compliance guidance.
• Coordinate client status calls and immigration program reviews.
• Plan case timelines and government filing requirements.
• Draft legal letters and complex filings.

Skills

Immigration law

Client advisory

Research & writing

Strategic planning

Relationship mgmt

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Partners Legal Search is seeking an Immigration Associate for its Washington, DC office with 3–5 years of business immigration experience to advise corporate clients on employment-based immigration matters and manage sophisticated matters with broad responsibility.

You will manage H-1B, PERM, AOS, L-1, TN filings, and strategy, collaborating with a national platform, with opportunity to lead client discussions and drive case outcomes.