Associate Attorney (Immigration)

Summary: Associate Attorneys serve as a day-to-day point of contact on legal issues for corporate clients and their employees, while supervising Paralegals and Legal Assistants in preparing and filing immigration case work.

Reports to: Partner or Senior Associate Attorney

Essential Functions:

• Assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the United States.
• Supervise and review initial filings and RFE responses prepared by paralegals/legal assistants.
• Advise and work in conjunction with client Legal/HR/Immigration/Mobility staff to prepare non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications for submission to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and U.S. Consulates.
• Assist in development and/or support of clients' immigration program and compliance initiatives.
• Supervise and review the work of paralegal staff.
• Train paralegal and support staff on immigration practice and procedure.
• Research immigration law and procedures.
• Prepare legal correspondence and memoranda.
• Enter case information into computerized databases and case management systems.
• Track the status of filings and inform clients of any follow up that may be necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assist other firm attorneys in developing case strategies for NIV and IV petitions.
• Assist with preparations and management of annual H-1B Cap season.
• Mentor and develop junior Associates as needed.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required.
• Other duties as required.