Business Immigration Associate Attorney (Contingent)

About the Role: Join a dynamic, exclusively immigration-focused practice as a Contingent Business Immigration Associate. Work alongside a smart, motivated, and diverse team in a collegial, technology-driven environment dedicated to excellence and industry best practices.

How you will make a difference:

• Develop an expert-level understanding of client industries and the firm’s practice areas and services.
• Develop case strategies, including researching, drafting, reviewing, counseling clients, and triaging initiations.
• Identify and resolve escalations and areas of underperformance.
• Communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals on procedural issues, case processing, and strategy.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
• Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare and submit petitions and applications to government agencies.
• Draft letters and legal documents based on established precedents.
• Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
• Engage proactively with clients within SLAs/team protocols, responding precisely, efficiently, and thoughtfully.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and staff, sharing immigration knowledge and expertise.
• Continuously improve quality, efficiency, and standardization in processes, products, or services.
• Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Contribute actively to team meetings and firmwide activities.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and client protocols.

Qualifications:

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Membership in a U.S. state bar or the Washington DC bar.
• 2–3 years of experience at Associate level.
• Expanded practical understanding of immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong proofreading and drafting skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Positive, collaborative mindset.

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Membership in a U.S. state bar or the Washington DC bar.
• 2–3 years of experience at Associate level.
• Expanded practical understanding of immigration law.
• 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.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.