Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsIn-person in Manhattan, NY.Contract to hire role.About Our ClientLaw firm.Job DescriptionManage 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.The Successful ApplicantA 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.What’s on OfferContract to hire role.NYC based position.Competitive rate and compensation package.ContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN-102026-7137261Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryProfessional Services & ConsultancyLocationNew YorkContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN-102026-7137261
