Immigration Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Associate for its Raleigh, NC office. The role involves advising clients on immigration laws and representing employers in employment-based immigration matters.

Duties

• Advise and counsel clients on immigration laws and regulations.
• Train clients on immigration compliance and procedures.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies for immigration petitions.
• Prepare and submit PERM labor certifications.
• Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions.
• Prepare and file adjustment of status applications.
• Supervise paralegals in preparing immigration petitions and applications.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2-7 years of experience in employment-based immigration.
• Experience with non-immigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1/2/3, and TN filings.
• Experience with immigrant visa filings, including PERM, EB-1 categories, and AOS.
• J-1 waiver experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment-based immigration laws.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to supervise and guide paralegals effectively.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306