Employment Based Immigration Associate

Employment Based Immigration Associate

Ideal candidates will have 2 - 4 years of employment-based immigration experience in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and writing skills, organization, and research skills with attention to detail. Willingness to embrace change and adapt to clients’ needs. Strong work ethic, proactive, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team-centric environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement case strategies for Immigrant and Non-immigrant visa matters before agencies such as DOL, DOS and DHS;
• Support highly-experienced attorneys in representation of clients.
• Collaborate with and oversee legal staff in successful delivery of assigned matters;
• Research U.S. immigration law and procedures;
• Communicate with Firm’s clients including employees and representatives of multi-national corporations;
• Manage and prioritize a dynamic caseload; and
• Draft legal documents, maintain case records and run reports utilizing case tracking system and industry-standard software programs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor; licensed and in good standing to practice law;
• 2 - 4 years’ employment-based immigration with PERM applications, H-1B, L-1, TN, and E visas;
• Excellent communication and client management skills; and

Benefits

In addition to joining an industry leader, we offer competitive compensation and a competitive benefits package including paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for the employee, PTO, 401k matching, Health Savings Account, Referral Program, paid Conference/CLE, and bar admission expenses, and Flexible Work Schedules.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Houston

About Foster, LLP

For 50+ years, Foster has focused solely on immigration legal services. Foster is one of the premier immigration law firms in the country specializing in U.S. and global immigration. Founded in 1973, it was one of the first immigration practices to focus on corporate immigration. Today we operate one of the most competitive, efficient, and client-focused immigration practices in the world, providing full support for work visas, work permits, residence permits, and business visas and supporting document services. For additional information, please visit www.fosterglobal.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person