Job Posting: Business Immigration Associate

Location: New Haven, CT

Position Overview

Our client, a respected mid-size law firm with a focus on high-quality, sophisticated legal work and work-life balance, is seeking an experienced Business Immigration Associate to join their New Haven office. This firm offers an entrepreneurial environment, with a real path to partnership for associates who are eager to build their practice and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in employment-based immigration law, with a proven track record in:

• Assessing eligibility for U.S. visa status for corporate employees.
• Preparing and managing both nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-1/E-2, etc.) and immigrant (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) visa petitions.
• Drafting complex and tailored RFE responses, PERM cases, and extraordinary ability petitions for a diverse client base across industries.
• Managing clients and time-sensitive caseloads independently, while working collaboratively within a team.
• Proactively communicating case progress to clients and supervisors, prioritizing assignments, and handling both short- and long-term tasks.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Candidates with prior experience in the following areas are highly desired:

• Immigration/work authorization compliance and due diligence review.
• Customized and comprehensive immigration case analysis.
• Client counseling, working with an immigration case management system, and tracking billable hours.
• Strong analytical skills, with impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership.
• 3+ years of employment-based immigration experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary Range: $180K - $235K, based on experience.
• Bonuses: Additional compensation for exceeding billable hours expectations.
• Billable Hours Expectation: 1800 hours annually, with 150 hours applicable toward pro bono or DEI work.
• Benefits Package:
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Commuting expense benefits plan.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• 4 weeks of vacation/benefit time.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to engage in sophisticated, high-quality legal work within a firm that values a balanced lifestyle. Associates are encouraged to grow their practice and take advantage of a clear path to partnership. This position is ideal for entrepreneurial-minded associates seeking development and the potential for substantial career growth.

About the Firm

Based in Connecticut, our client is a mid-size firm that has grown strategically in recent years, cultivating an environment that combines excellence in legal services with the importance of personal fulfillment and work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.