Business Immigration Associate

Description

The Role

You will own a varied caseload from initial consultation through completion: O-1, L-1, H-1B, EB-1A, EB-1C, E-2, EB-5, and PERM. You will draft briefs, support letters, and RFE and NOID responses. You will work directly with clients across the full case lifecycle. You will litigate APA delay actions in federal court. And you will collaborate with, and help lead, a non-hierarchical team of attorneys and legal staff.

This is not a document-assembly role. You will manage your caseload as if it were your own practice.

Who We Want to Hire

We hire on character first. The associate who thrives at De Wit:

• Cares about the craft of legal writing and rewrites until it is right
• Owns the caseload without supervision or chasing
• Engages clients across the U.S. and Latin America in fluent English and Spanish, with cultural fluency to match
• Says "I don't know" and then figures it out
• Wants to grow into leadership and help shape the firm

If you prefer high-volume environments, traditional hierarchies, or staying in your lane, this is not the right firm for you.

Why De Wit Immigration

• A flat team. Everyone here contributes, whatever their role, and has an equal seat at the table. Good ideas matter more than seniority.
• Federal litigation exposure. Most business immigration firms do not litigate. We do, and you will.
• Bilingual practice. Spanish is part of how the firm operates, not a side skill.
• A modern firm. We use cutting-edge technology to work better and want associates who help us keep improving.
• A path to leadership. We are growing, and the next step is to help shape our legal team as we scale. That means growth opportunities for people who are hungry to take them and add real value.

How to Apply

Apply through our careers page at The application asks for:

• CV
• Two or three writing samples, preferably unedited so we see your actual work
• A cover letter telling us who you are, why De Wit, and why you are the right fit

We value good writing above almost any other skill in this firm. Your cover letter is your first writing sample. Generic applications will not move forward.

De Wit Immigration Law is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base: $115,000-$145,000, set by the level of independent work you can demonstrate
• Performance and origination bonuses
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• Medical and vision insurance
• Professional development support
• Flexible scheduling and generous PTO
• Hybrid or fully remote

Responsibilities

• You will work on a varied caseload from initial consultation through completion: O-1, L-1, H-1B, EB-1A, EB-1C, E-2, EB-5, and PERM.
• You will research legal questions and draft briefs, support letters, and RFE and NOID responses with clear direction and close review from a supervising attorney.
• You will observe consultations, take notes, and help with pre-screening.
• You will work directly with clients across the full case lifecycle, and your legal advice and client-facing strategy will be reviewed by an attorney before it goes out.
• You will research and draft filings in APA delay actions in federal court. You will collaborate with a non-hierarchical team of attorneys and legal staff while you learn the firm's systems, templates, and legal standards.
• This is not a document-assembly role. You will learn to manage a caseload like it is your own practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2+ years of U.S. business immigration practice
• Ability to handle routine O-1, E-2, H-1B, and L-1 matters end-to-end independently. PERM experience is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish