Immigration Associate (3-5 YOE) - Austin, Collin County, or Atlanta

Job Description

Job Description

Immigration Associate (3-5 YOE) - Austin & Collin County, TX

Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 200 firm seeking an associate attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience for its Immigration business unit in the Austin & Collin County, TX office.

The ideal candidate will have extensive employment-based immigration experience , including H-1B, PERM, I-140, AOS, E, O-1, L-1, and TN matters, and a willingness to work on a variety of business immigration cases.

Qualified candidates should also have experience advising clients directly on a multitude of immigration matters and should be able to assist clients with the preparation of petitions and applications for submission to the USCIS. PERM experience is required.

Candidates should possess strong advocacy, research, and writing skills; a high-level attention to detail; and strong academic credentials.  Successful candidates should be able to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients

• Communicate case strategies, timelines, and government requirements

• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and immigration program reviews

• Review employment-based immigration petitions and applications prepared by paralegals including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, TNs, and others

• Draft legal support letters and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)

• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $125,000 – $145,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

• Bonus: Annual discretionary performance bonus

• Benefits: Health insurance with HSA/FSA options, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation and sick leave, parking/public transportation allowance, and employee assistance program