Business Immigration Associate

• In-person in Manhattan, NY.
• Contract to hire role.

Law firm.

• Manage a broad range of employment-based immigration matters, including immigrant visa (IV), nonimmigrant visa (NIV), and PERM labor certification cases.
• Counsel multinational, corporate, and individual clients on U.S. business immigration strategies and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and file NIV petitions, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, and other employment-based visa classifications.
• Handle all aspects of employment-based immigrant visa matters, including PERM labor certifications, I-140 immigrant petitions, and adjustment of status applications.
• Advise clients on case strategy, eligibility assessments, and complex immigration issues affecting foreign national employees.
• Draft and review immigration filings, legal support letters, responses to requests for evidence (RFEs), and other submissions to U.S. immigration agencies.
• Partner closely with human resources, mobility, talent acquisition, and in-house legal teams to support workforce planning and international mobility initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional client service and attention to detail.
• Assist with immigration compliance matters, including I-9 audits, public access files, prevailing wage requirements, and related regulatory obligations.
• Mentor and oversee paralegals and support staff in the preparation and management of immigration matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor on business immigration and global mobility issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to support cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and other business initiatives with immigration implications.
• Participate in business development efforts, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives related to employment-based immigration law.

A successful Business Immigration Associate should have:

• 3-6+ years of high volume business immigration experience at a law firm.
• Significant experience handling PERM, NIV, and IV matters from initiation through completion.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration laws and regulations.
• Excellent drafting, client management, and project management skills.
• Experience managing sophisticated corporate immigration programs for multinational employers.

• Contract to hire role.
• NYC based position.
• Competitive rate and compensation package.