About position 

Global Center City immigration law firm offers an exciting opportunity for a Business Immigration Associate Attorney to rapidly gain immigration law experience. Candidate will oversee preparation of business-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications for multinational and domestic corporations. Candidate must have successfully passed the Bar Exam, along with possess the ability to be a professional leader and team player with strong drafting, proofreading, communication and organizational skills. Candidate must also be able to provide exceptional customer service with limited supervision.

Primary job duties include:

• Counsel clients and oversee high-volume of business immigration cases including immigrant and nonimmigrant employment-based matters including H1B, TN, L-1A and L-1B, O-1, E visas, EB-1 and National Interest Waivers and PERM processes, as well as federal court challenges and compliance audits.
• Prepare employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including Requests for Further Evidence, Appeals and audits by the Department of Labor.
• Prioritize, organize and delegate work load to Legal Assistant(s)
• Consult with Senior Associate Attorneys on potential case issues and proceeding case strategy
• Draft correspondence to clients and relevant administrative agency, as well as communicate directly with same when applicable
• Maintain organized, legally compliant client files, monitor deadlines and progress of individuals cases
• Conduct legal research regarding regulations and procedures in immigration law
• Contribute to the development of practice processes to ensure team operates efficiently and effectively