Immigration Attorney - Washington, D.C.

Clark Hill Law; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clark Hill is seeking an Immigration Attorney with 6+ years of experience to join our Washington D.C. office. Ideal candidates will have strong employment-based immigration experience including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, E’s, O-1s, L-1s, and TN’s along with a willingness to work on all types of business immigration matters. Candidates must have 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.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing client work including liaising with client contacts and responsibility for managing the clients’ immigration matters internally.
• Possess strong advocacy, research, and writing skills
• A high-level attention to detail
• Strong academic credentials
• The ability to take initiative, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supervising junior associates, paralegals, and other support staff

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients
• Advise clients on business immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance considerations
• Oversee and review matters prepared by associates and paralegals
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations
• Manage and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff assigned to client teams
• Coordinate closely with firm Members on client strategy, service delivery, and resource allocation
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within client immigration programs
• Support business development efforts and contribute to long-term client relationships

Skills

Client management

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

Clark Hill is seeking an Immigration Attorney with 6+ years of experience to join our Washington D.C. office. Ideal candidates will have strong employment-based immigration experience including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, E’s, O-1s, L-1s, and TN’s along with a willingness to work on all types of business immigration matters. Candidates must have 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.

Required Experience and Skills

• Substantial experience helping to manage client work including liaising with client contacts and responsibility for managing the clients’ immigration matters internally
• Possess strong advocacy, research, and writing skills
• A high-level attention to detail
• Strong academic credentials
• The ability to take initiative, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supervising junior associates, paralegals, and other support staff

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients
• Advise clients on business immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance considerations
• Oversee and review matters prepared by associates and paralegals
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations
• Manage and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff assigned to client teams
• Coordinate closely with firm Members on client strategy, service delivery, and resource allocation
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within client immigration programs
• Support business development efforts and contribute to long-term client relationships

The salary range for this position at the time of posting is $120,000 - $160,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Parking/public transportation allowance
• Employee assistance program