Seattle – Junior to Mid-Level Immigration Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a broad range of employment-based immigration petitions, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, and PERM-based and self-petitioned immigrant cases (EB-1, EB-2 including National Interest Waivers, and EB-3).
• Conduct case assessments and advise clients on eligibility, documentation requirements, filing strategy, and risk, with partner oversight as appropriate.
• Draft and review petition briefs, support letters, requests for evidence (RFE) responses, and other legal correspondence.
• Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a day-to-day point of contact on assigned matters.
• Stay current on changes in immigration law, regulations, and USCIS, DOL, and Department of State policy.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure timely, accurate filings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing employment-based immigration law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based visa categories and the associated USCIS, DOL, and DOS processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional client-facing communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and carve out election.
• Profit sharing.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• An employee assistance program.
• Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave.
• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – $205,000, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based in our Seattle office and requires a minimum of three (3) in-office days per week.