Senior Immigration Lawyer

Fragomen; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K plan with company matching

Job summary

Fragomen is seeking a Business Immigration Associate to join our team in the United States. You will work with a diverse group of professionals in a dynamic, client‑focused environment, handling complex immigration matters from case strategy to filing and documentation.

As a senior member of the client team, you will oversee assignments with minimal supervision, mentor junior colleagues, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Bar admission in a US state or Washington DC.
• 3–5 years of experience at Associate level.
• Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law.
• Prior team management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support, as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided.
• Positioned as a senior member of the client team, independently oversee and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Utilize legal precedents to address client situations and develop creative solutions.
• Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of documentation.
• Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate with clients within SLAs and team protocols with precise, efficient, and organized responses.
• Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring and performance management.
• Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance and data quality in Connect and other systems.
• Meet productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross-sell or bill for out-of-scope services.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.
• Identify and participate in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory and client compliance.
• Engage and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Client service orientation

Education

US JD or LLM

Bar admission (US state/DC)

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.

How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?

• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided.
• Positioned as a senior member of the client team, independently oversee, and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Utilize legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and develop creative solutions.
• Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation.
• Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences.
• Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm as a whole.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts, as well as Partners and other relevant stakeholders, (e.g., take part in client meetings, briefings, workshops, Q&A sessions, proactively provide client reporting etc.).
• Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response.
• Directly or indirectly supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure self and team follow firm protocols with respect to file maintenance, record keeping and use of firm's systems including data quality in Connect and other firm technology.
• Meet individual and team productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross sell or bill for out-of-scope services.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services.
• Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance.
• Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
• Other duties as required.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen:

• U.S. JD or LLM required
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
• 3-5 years of experience at Associate level
• Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law
• Prior team management experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to exceptional client service
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Benefits

At Fragomen, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits which includes:

• 27 PTO days + Federal holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
• 401K plan, with company matching

Learn More About Fragomen

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