Immigration Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$220K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic performance
  • 3-6 years of specific experience in employment-based immigration
  • Expertise in handling non-immigrant visa petitions, particularly H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3, and TN filings
  • Proficiency in immigrant visa filings including PERM, EB-1, and AOS
  • Preferably experienced in high volume immigration practice
  • Licensed to practice law in California

Responsibilities

  • Advise and counsel employees on varying immigration laws and regulations
  • Train employees regarding immigration compliance
  • Represent employers in front of administrative agencies for employment-based immigration cases
  • Prepare and file various Nonimmigrant Visas and Permanent Residence applications
  • Handle specialized immigration issues, especially within employment contexts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts available
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to employee assistance programs and additional firm benefits
Full Job Description
This position is for an Immigration Associate Attorney for the firm's Los Angeles, CA office.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Should have strong employment-related Immigration work experience, not general based immigration work experience.
  • Advise, counsel and train employees on a wide range of immigration laws and regulations.
  • Represent employers before administrative agencies in a broad range of employment-based immigration matters.
  • File all types of Nonimmigrant Visas and Permanent Residence Applications.


Skills and Educations Requirements:
  • JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 3-6 years' experience handling all aspects of employment-based immigration
  • Experience must include non-immigrant visa petitions, with an emphasis on H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3 and TN Filings
  • experience with immigrant visa filings, including PERM, EB-1 and AOS
  • Experience with high volume practice is preferred
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of CA


For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $220,000 and $250,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other firm benefits


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