US Immigration lawyer

Job Description

About the role: A career as a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will practice in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment with talented individuals who share your passion for immigration. Working in a collegial, team-oriented environment, Fragomen Associates learn from the industry's leading experts. Our unwavering dedication to excellence and industry best practices is bolstered by cutting-edge technological innovation, enhancing the experience for both our clients and our exceptional staff.

How will you make a difference as an Associate at Fragomen?  

• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the

• firm’s practice areas and services provided. 

• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status. 

• Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non-immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees. 

• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.

• Conduct research to support client requests and projects. 

• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation. 

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues.

• Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response. 

• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects.

• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.

• Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered. 

• Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.

Leverage your valuable skills and experience to make an impact at Fragomen: 

• U.S. JD or LLM required and a Member of a US State bar

• 2 years of experience as an immigration lawyer

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines 

• Dedication to exceptional client service 

• Demonstrated attention to detail 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands 

• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment 

We are working with a hybrid model, 2 days at the office and 3 days working from home.

Fragomen (Canada) Co. is committed to providing employment accommodation during the recruitment process. We are committed to building a diverse team through inclusive recruitment and selection. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and communities. If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible.