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 the 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.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of employment-based immigration experience, including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, L-1s, and TNs.
• PERM experience is required.
• Experience advising clients directly on a multitude of immigration matters.
• Ability to assist clients with the preparation of petitions and applications for submission to the USCIS.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail and 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 care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.

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 such as employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data.