Immigration Associate - Pittsburgh, Detroit, 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 Pittsburgh, Detroit, 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
• Advise clients directly on a multitude of immigration matters and assist with the preparation of petitions and applications for submission to the USCIS

Requirements

• 3-5 years of employment-based immigration experience
• PERM experience is required
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time
• Parking/public transportation allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Annual discretionary bonus

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 annually, based on a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by factors including employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data.