Immigration Attorney | Partner Level

Jobot; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution

Generous paid time off

Professional development programs

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Buffalo, New York, is seeking a Senior Business Immigration Attorney to lead and expand a corporate immigration practice. This role demands over 10 years of experience in business immigration law and expertise in handling complex cases. Responsibilities include advising clients on immigration matters, mentoring staff, and driving business development initiatives. The firm offers competitive compensation, hybrid work flexibility, and a robust benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience handling business immigration matters.
• Deep expertise in employment-based immigration law.
• Proven skills in practice growth and team development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex business immigration matters.
• Counsel clients on employment-based immigration petitions.
• Provide strategic immigration guidance to employers.

Skills

Business immigration expertise

Leadership skills

Client service orientation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

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Overview

Reputable AM 200 Firm with Structured Career Development

Salary $175,000 - $450,000 per year

About the Firm

We are an Am Law 200, full-service law firm representing regional and national clients across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys collaborate closely across practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions. We prioritize professional development, long-term growth, and a collegial firm culture.

Why join us?

• Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility, role and practice dependent
• Paid bar dues and continuing legal education support
• Professional development and mentorship programs
• Long-term career advancement within an Am Law 200 platform

Job Details

We are seeking a senior-level Business Immigration Attorney to lead and grow a sophisticated corporate immigration practice serving domestic and international employers.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex business immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visas, immigrant petitions, and adjustment of status
• Counsel corporate clients on preparing and filing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, including E-1/E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB-1/2/3 classifications
• Provide strategic immigration guidance to employers across diverse industries
• Partner with clients on compliance, risk mitigation, and immigration best practices
• Stay current on U.S. immigration laws, policy developments, and regulatory changes
• Drive business development initiatives by leveraging existing client relationships and cultivating new opportunities
• Mentor and develop attorneys and staff within the practice

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience handling business immigration matters
• Deep expertise in employment-based immigration law
• Established portfolio of corporate immigration clients
• Proven leadership skills with experience in practice growth and team development
• Strong client service orientation and business acumen
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across practice areas

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