Immigration Attorney

Nonaj Law • Full-time • New York, New York State, United States • $70k / year • 3m ago

About the Role

A respected NYC immigration law firm is seeking a licensed and experienced Business

Immigration Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of

immigration matters with a focus on employment-based immigration and removal defense,

including representing clients in Immigration Court and USCIS interviews, and managing

complex filings. Must be licensed and admitted to practice law in NY.

Key Responsibilities

· Represent clients in Immigration Court and USCIS interviews, especially for removal defense and asylum cases

· Prepare and file a wide range of immigration petitions including:

o Employment-based: H-1B, L-1, TN, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, O-1B, etc.

o Family-based: I-130, I-485, waivers, VAWA

o Humanitarian relief: Asylum, SIJ, TPS, U Visa

· Draft and respond to PERM audits, RFEs, motions, waivers, and appellate briefs

· Conduct legal evaluations for eligibility of nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits for corporate clients

· Represent clients before Immigration Court and USCIS, including in removal defense, asylum, and SIJ-based proceedings

· Supervise and support a team of paralegals and case handlers

· Communicate legal strategies effectively with clients

· Manage high-volume caseloads while meeting strict deadlines

Qualifications

· Must be licensed and admitted to practice law in NY

· Minimum 2 years of experience in business immigration law

· Deep knowledge of USCIS, DOL, and EOIR processes

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational and time-management abilities

· Languages are a plus (Italian, Albanian, Spanish, French, etc.)

Compensation

· Salary starts at $70,000+, depending on experience and qualifications

· Bonuses based on performance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person