Immigration Associate

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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”.

Job Description

This position is located in our Raleigh, NC office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Should have strong employment-related (corporate) Immigration experience.
Advise, counsel and train clients on a wide range of immigration laws and regulations.
Represent employers before administrative agencies in a broad range of employment-based immigration petitions and applications.
Prepare and submit PERM labor certifications
Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions
Prepare and file adjustment of status applications
Supervise and guide paralegals in the preparation of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications.

Skills and Educations Requirements:

JD from an ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
At least 2-7 years’ experience handling all aspects of employment-based immigration
Experience must include non-immigrant visa petitions, with an emphasis on H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1/2/3 and TN Filings
Experience with immigrant visa filings, including PERM, EB-1 categories and AOS
J-1 waiver experience a plus

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.

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