About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated Bilingual Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. The successful candidate will handle a mix of employment-based immigration and general corporate matters, working directly with founders, executives, and business clients across diverse industries. The compensation will commensurate with experience.
What You'll Do- Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications, including H-1B, O-1, L-1, E-2, P-3, TN, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, EB-2 NIW, PERM, I-140, and I-485.
- Draft persuasive responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and handle motions and AAO appeals as appropriate.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
- Handle entity formation and corporate governance matters.
- Supervise and review the work product of paralegals and legal assistants.
- Manage concurrent deadlines across a varied caseload.
What We're Looking For- 2+ years of legal experience, with a meaningful portion in employment-based immigration (e.g., H-1B, O-1, L-1, E-2, P-3, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, EB-2 NIW, and PERM). Exposure to general corporate or transactional work is preferred.
- J.D. or LLM and admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken), with the ability to draft client-facing documents in both languages.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration law and familiarity with New York corporate law.
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, and client-service skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume, varied caseload and meet deadlines independently.
- Collaborative team player, eager to contribute and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Based in or within commutable distance of New York City, and available to work in-person five days per week.
