Senior Immigration Attorney - Lead Work Visas (Hybrid)

Meltzer Hellrung LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Meltzer Hellrung LLC in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate Attorney to lead companies through securing work visas and green cards for foreign national employees. Clients range from startups to Fortune 500 firms.

You will collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare petitions to DHS, DoL, and DOS. The role is fast-paced with multiple matters daily and heavy client communication via email and phone.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in the United States.
• At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume business immigration environment.
• Expertise with NIV visa types: H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1.
• Expertise with all stages of the PERM process, including: PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status.
• Experience working with entrepreneurs and startups on E-2, O-1, NIW, and EB-1A petitions is strongly desired.
• Experience independently managing client account relationships.
• Experience mentoring account staff including paralegals and legal assistants.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in generating and retaining clients is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cases and assist in providing case strategies and/or solutions to issues.
• Guide clients and employees through immigration processes.
• Conduct regular phone calls with client accounts regarding legal updates, immigration process updates, company immigration policy, and best practices.
• Review petitions and responses to governmental inquiries for US immigration benefits prepared by paralegals and junior attorneys.
• Review petitions for global immigration benefits prepared by paralegals and external counsel partners.
• Respond to client and foreign national communication.
• Maintain relationships with points of contact throughout their careers.
• Provides support and leadership to assigned team(s), including supervising junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation and leave of absence.
• May liaise with other attorneys or departments in the firm on projects and initiatives.
• Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs when necessary.

Skills

H-1B visa experience

PERM process

EB-1A/NIW petitions

Client management

Mentoring staff

Job description

Meltzer Hellrung LLC in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate Attorney to lead companies through securing work visas and green cards for foreign national employees. Clients range from startups to Fortune 500 firms.

You will collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare petitions to DHS, DoL, and DOS. The role is fast-paced with multiple matters daily and heavy client communication via email and phone.