Immigration Attorney - Labor Certification Specialist

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney - Labor Certification Specialist in Miami, FL. The role involves managing all aspects of PERM Labor Certification cases, requiring a highly organized and proactive individual comfortable with structured workflows and compliance standards.

Duties

• Prepare and file PERM Labor Certification applications (ETA 9089).
• Conduct and document recruitment efforts in compliance with DOL regulations.
• Draft recruitment advertisements and review posting documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) requirements.
• Manage Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD).
• Coordinate audits and supervised recruitment responses.
• File I-140 petitions and coordinate with adjustment of status or consular processing teams.
• Advise employers on wage requirements, job classifications, and compliance risks.
• Conduct employer intake consultations.
• Evaluate job descriptions and minimum requirements for compliance.
• Assess business necessity documentation.
• Identify potential audit triggers and mitigate risks.
• Provide legal strategy for complex employment-based cases.
• Maintain accurate case documentation in case management software.
• Meet internal turnaround deadlines.
• Collaborate with intake and paralegal teams.
• Ensure all case notes, attorney recommendations, and compliance documentation are properly recorded.
• Participate in structured reporting and case review systems.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar License in good standing (any U.S. state).
• 3+ years experience handling PERM Labor Certifications.
• Strong understanding of DOL recruitment requirements, prevailing wage process, ETA 9089 filing procedures, and I-140 employment-based petitions.
• Experience managing employer clients.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management.

Preferred

• Experience handling EB-2 and EB-3 cases.
• Experience with RFE and audit responses.
• Spanish fluency.
• Experience in high-volume environments.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active Bar License in good standing (any U.S. state).

Skills

• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Strategic thinker.
• Comfortable working with KPIs and reporting structures.
• Client-focused but compliance-first.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Clear communicator with employers and internal teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Growth opportunity within expanding employment-based division.
• Structured operational support team.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306