Fragomen is a firm specializing in immigration law, offering a dynamic environment for its associates. As a Business Immigration Associate, you will assess eligibility for visa statuses, prepare legal documents, and support clients in immigration program management while collaborating with a diverse team.
Responsibilities
- Develop an expert-level understanding of your client base and the industries you support as well as the firm’s practice areas and services provided
- Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status
- Work with client global mobility personnel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies for non-immigrant and immigrant foreign national employees
- Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents
- Conduct research to support client requests and projects
- Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and effectively implement guidance and direction offered by supervisors and experienced colleagues
- Proactively communicate with clients, within SLAs/team protocols and with a precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized response
- Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information, and support client projects
- Support clients in immigration program management and compliance
- Use firm technology accurately and in line with team and client protocols, ensuring accurate and complete data is entered
- Actively contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities
- Act as a source of advice and training to more junior colleagues, proactively sharing immigration knowledge and expertise
- Ensure self and team follow documented firm standards and policy to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational and client compliance
- Other duties as required
Skills
- U.S. JD or LLM required
- Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association
- 0-2 years of experience at Associate level
- An academic understanding of immigration law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proofread documents, draft fluent prose, and avoid grammatical mistakes without the aid of AI engines
- Dedication to exceptional client service
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
- Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Benefits
- 27 PTO days + Federal holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
- 401K plan, with company matching
Company Overview
- Fragomen is a legal firm that provides crisis management, employment verification, compliance, document, and immigration services. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.fragomen.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Fragomen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 5 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.