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New York City, NY, United States

Business Immigration Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a dedicated Business Immigration Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will work closely with corporate clients and internationally recognized leaders in the business immigration field, managing a team of paralegals to meet monthly case filing goals. The role involves overseeing the preparation and filing of various non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications, providing daily updates to clients, and staying current on immigration law developments.

Job Duties:

• Work with corporate clients and internationally recognized leaders in the business immigration field.
• Manage a team of paralegals to meet or exceed monthly team case filing goals.
• Oversee all aspects of preparing and filing non-immigrant (L, H, TN, O, E) and immigrant (PERM, I-130, EB1A, B & C, I-140, I-485) petitions and applications with government agencies and consulates.
• Provide daily updates to clients on cases and new developments.
• Stay current on business immigration law developments.
• Advise clients on I-9 and E-Verify compliance and corporate immigration policies and strategies.
• Counsel clients through the PERM labor certification process.
• Build and develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of business immigration experience, including with L-1 and H-1B petitions, PERM labor certification, and the full array of non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters.
• Proven team management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of any State Bar.
• PERM experience.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contributions to health and dental plans.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

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