Associate Attorney – Business Immigration Law

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. Analyze and communicate options to address clients’ business immigration needs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business immigration, including non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, while effectively managing client communication and compliance. Proven ability to supervise staff and handle complex immigration cases in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Immigration ExperienceNonimmigrant Visa KnowledgeEmployment-Based Permanent Residence ExpertiseComplex Case ManagementClient Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Nonimmigrant Visa PetitionsImmigrant Visa PetitionsRFE HandlingNOID ManagementPERM ProcessingEB-1A KnowledgeEB-1B KnowledgeEB-1C KnowledgeNIW ExpertiseAdjustment Of Status

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organization SkillsAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Manage Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Bar Association Membership

Industry Keywords

Business ImmigrationVisa MattersStartup Immigration StrategyCorporate ImmigrationHigh-Volume Case Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and communicate options to address clients’ business immigration needs
Maintain timely and accurate communication with clients during and after the application process
Provide support with immigration program management and compliance
Supervise and collaborate with supporting staff to ensure applications are prepared and filed correctly
Maintain accuracy for high-volume, rapid-turnover cases
Assist clients and staff with questions throughout the filing process
Prepare and file business-related non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions
Conduct high-level case reviews of work completed by legal support teams
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid membership in an applicable Bar association
5+ years of business immigration experience
Strong knowledge across a broad range of nonimmigrant visa matters, including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-2 Treaty Investor, O-1, TN, E-3, and J-1 matters
Strong knowledge of employment-based permanent residence matters, including PERM, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, NIW, and adjustment of status
Significant experience handling complex RFEs, NOIDs, and other challenging case issues
Experience working directly with startups and smaller corporate clients, including advising on immigration strategy as companies grow
Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong organization skills
Experience managing multiple competing priorities independently
Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
Life insurance coverage
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Multiple retirement plan options (401k & Roth 401k)
Employee assistance program