Immigration Associate

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 Los Angeles, CA office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Should have strong employment-related Immigration work experience, not general based immigration work experience.
• Advise, counsel and train employees on a wide range of immigration laws and regulations.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies in a broad range of employment-based immigration matters.
• File all types of Nonimmigrant Visas and Permanent Residence Applications.

Skills and Education Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 3-6 years' experience handling all aspects of employment-based immigration
• Experience must include non-immigrant visa petitions, with an emphasis on H-1B, L-1, E-1/2/3 and TN Filings
• Experience with immigrant visa filings, including PERM, EB-1 and AOS
• Experience with high volume practice is preferred
• Licensed to practice law in the state of CA

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $220,000 and $250,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

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. For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.