Business Immigration Associate (3-4 years)

Job Description As a Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen, you will work with a smart, motivated, and diverse peer group in an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment. Responsibilities include: Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base, industries you support, and the firm’s practice areas and services. Serve as a senior member of the client team, independently overseeing and managing assignments with minimal supervision. Utilize legal precedents to address specific client situations or requests and develop creative solutions. Research complex technical immigration issues and formulate solutions, including completion of appropriate documentation. Independently execute case preparation and filing and develop strategies for complex matters. Articulate relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences. Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm as a whole. Build, strengthen, and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Proactively communicate with clients within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response. Directly or indirectly supervise junior associates and other staff, providing mentoring, coaching, and performance management. Ensure self and team follow firm protocols for file maintenance, record keeping, and use of firm technology. Meet individual and team productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross‑sell or bill for out‑of‑scope services. Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, or services. Proactively identify and take part in marketing and business development opportunities. Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance. Engage, collaborate, and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide. Other duties as required. Qualifications U.S. JD or LLM required. Member of a U.S. State bar or Washington D.C. bar association. 3‑5 years of experience at associate level. Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law. Prior team management experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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. 401(k) plan with company matching. Compensation The salary range for this role is $158,000.00 – $198,000.00 for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally. Compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of the firm’s pre‑employment screening process, which may include identity verification, confirmation of legal authorization to work, and a comprehensive background check where permitted by local regulations. Equal Opportunity Statement Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status. #J-18808-Ljbffr