Immigration Associate Attorney

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. 

This position is for an Immigration Associate Attorney for the firm’s Boston, MA Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate will collaborate with other firm Immigration attorneys and paralegals in day-to-day work on cases; Prepare and file petitions and applications for submission to U.S. government agencies and consular posts for non-immigrant (including L, H, TN, O, E petitions) and immigrant visas, and PERM filings with DOL; Stay abreast of current Immigration legislation and contribute to the Immigration Practice Group’s online blog; Assist in advising clients on I-9 and E-Verify compliance and corporate immigration policies and strategies.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience handling all aspects of employment-based immigration. Experience must include drafting and preparing non-immigrant visa petitions, with an emphasis on H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3 and TN categories, as well as immigrant visa processes including PERM labor certification, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and NIW.

• Demonstrated track record of providing exceptional service to multiple corporate clients while working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Advise, counsel and train employees on a wide range of immigration laws and regulations
• Excellent communication, writing and detail-oriented skills
• Industry experience across healthcare or higher ed, technology, life sciences, and finance preferred

 Please note that the firm requires in-office presence 3 days per week.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.