Immigration Associate (3-5 YOE) - Austin, Collin County, or Atlanta

About the role

Clark Hill PLC is seeking an associate attorney with 3–5 years of experience for its Immigration business unit in the Austin, Collin County, or Atlanta office. Ideal candidates will have employment-based immigration experience including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs, along with a willingness to work on all types of immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients
• Communicate case strategies, timelines, and government requirements
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and immigration program reviews
• Review employment-based immigration petitions and applications prepared by paralegals including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, TNs, and others
• Draft legal support letters and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience
• Employment-based immigration experience including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs
• PERM experience required
• Experience advising clients directly on a multitude of immigration matters
• Ability to assist clients with preparation of petitions and applications for submission to USCIS
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills
• High-level attention to detail
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Pay

$125,000 – $145,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Parking/public transportation allowance
• Employee assistance program