Strategic Business Immigration Associate

Fragomen; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FS

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Fragomen in San Jose, CA is seeking a Business Immigration Associate to join a team focused on US immigration. You will independently manage assignments, leverage precedents, and supervise junior staff within firm guidelines.

The role requires a US JD or LLM and bar admission; 3–5 years of experience; strong client service and analytical skills; a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for cross-selling and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assignments with minimal supervision as a senior member of the client team.
• Research complex immigration issues and prepare filings with appropriate documentation.
• Execute case preparation, filing, and develop strategies for complex matters.
• Mentor and coach junior associates and staff.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate status within SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with firm protocols and data quality in Connect and firm systems.

Skills

US immigration law

Legal research

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM

Job description

Fragomen in San Jose, CA is seeking a Business Immigration Associate to join a team focused on US immigration. You will independently manage assignments, leverage precedents, and supervise junior staff within firm guidelines.

The role requires a US JD or LLM and bar admission; 3–5 years of experience; strong client service and analytical skills; a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for cross-selling and professional growth.