Associate

Title: Associate

Reports to: Partner

Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000, commensurate with experience.

Location(s): Open to fully remote or hybrid work based out of our Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, D.C. offices

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP is seeking an associate with 4+ years of experience in employment-based immigration law matters. You will join our higher volume corporate practice, emphasizing H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM matters, adjustment of status applications with the opportunity to lead a team of paralegals and junior associates and manage relationships with corporate clients.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Counsel clients and oversee high-volume of employment-based immigration cases including immigrant and non-immigrant cases with USCIS, DOL, and the Department of State.
• Prepare immigration petitions and applications, including assessing eligibility, analyzing relevant legal issues, and developing evidence.
• Draft, review and/or revise H-1B, L-1, and TN and other petitions/applications, PERM Labor Certification audit responses and complex RFEs for filing with the USCIS.
• Draft persuasive correspondence to relevant administrative agencies and respond to requests for evidence.
• Conduct PERM cycle placement and reduction-in-force analyses to support client workforce planning.
• Conduct in depth research to support cases and projects with large corporate clients.
• Develop expert level understanding of your client base and industries that you support.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information and support client projects.
• Communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues and case strategy.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Delegate and supervise the work of junior associates and paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.
• Contribute to the development of practice processes to ensure the team operates efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Bar admission
• Prior corporate account management experience
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a client-friendly focus
• Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities
• Ability to show initiative and work as part of a team
• Ability to edit work of paralegals and support staff
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with immigration-specific case management software a plus
• Excellent time management skills

What We offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive team that values mentorship and growth
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 401(k) with firm match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD\&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Corporate wellness benefit

If you have excellent academic credentials and are interested in working on challenging cases at the cutting edge of immigration law apply below.

AAP/EEO Statement

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.