Immigration Associate Attorney

Immigration Associate Attorney

Location:  Lexington, MA

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities may include but not limited to advising and handling all nonimmigrant/immigrant visa and all employment-based/family-based immigration matters, with a focus on temporary worker in specialty occupation (H visas), intercompany transferee executives or managers (L visas), priority workers (EB-1), members of professions holding advanced degrees or aliens of exceptional ability (EB-2), skilled workers, professional and other workers (EB-3), immigrant investors (EB-5), national interest waiver (NIW), and permanent labor certificate program (PERM).

• Join and support the team and work in a fast-paced environment
• Associates will work both in support and primary roles as their responsibilities grow with the goal of handling their own cases with the first 6 to 9 months
• Draft and file documents with USCIS
• Support and coordinate with clients from different backgrounds and cultures
• Substantial opportunities for advancement within the firm

Requirements:

• J.D. or LLM Degree from accredited law school or foreign equivalent;
• Detail-oriented, computer-savvy;
• Self-starter, seeking an entrepreneurial environment;
•  Proven strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Ability to interpret, organize and analyze complex legal material quickly and accurately;
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills;
• High levels of self-direction, self-motivation, and energy;
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to thrive in a team environment;
• Superior writing and communication skills; and
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Desired (Not Required):

• Experience in immigration law;
• Active U.S. bar license;
• Fluency in Mandarin or other foreign language.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation
• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company matching

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to hiring@mtlawllc.com. Please put “Job Title – Location” in the subject line of your email.