Business Immigration Associate (Attorney 1-2 Years)

Fragomen is a firm specializing in immigration law, offering a dynamic environment for its associates. As a Business Immigration Associate, you will assess eligibility for visa statuses, prepare legal documents, and support clients in immigration program management while collaborating with a diverse team. Responsibilities 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 Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance Other duties as required Skills U.S. JD or LLM required Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association 0-2 years of experience at Associate level An academic understanding of immigration law 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 Benefits 27 PTO days + Federal holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans 401K plan, with company matching Company Overview Fragomen is a legal firm that provides crisis management, employment verification, compliance, document, and immigration services. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Fragomen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 5 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.