Immigration Associate Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an Immigration Associate Attorney for its Los Angeles, CA office. The ideal candidate should have strong employment-related immigration work experience, specifically focusing on advising, counseling, and representing employers in various immigration matters. Here are the details:

Job Overview:

The Immigration Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel to clients regarding immigration laws and regulations, representing employers in administrative proceedings and court hearings, and handling a variety of employment-based immigration matters.

Duties:

• Advise, counsel, and train employees on a wide range of immigration laws and regulations.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies in employment-based immigration matters.
• File all types of Nonimmigrant Visas and Permanent Residence Applications.
• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations in immigration-related employment matters.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3-6 years of experience handling all aspects of employment-based immigration.
• Specific experience with non-immigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, and TN filings.
• Experience with immigrant visa filings, including PERM, EB-1, and AOS.
• Preferred experience with high-volume immigration practice.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of immigration laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

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