Associate Attorney (0–2 Years Experience)

Foster Immigration is a boutique immigration law firm that provides personalized legal services in business and family-based immigration matters. They are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 0–2 years of experience to focus on employment-based immigration while gaining exposure to family-based cases in a collaborative and mentorship-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3, PERM, and I-140 matters
• Assist with family-based immigration matters, adjustment of status applications, consular processing, F-1/J-1 matters, and naturalization cases as part of a diverse immigration practice
• Draft legal briefs, support letters, and responses to RFEs and NOIDs
• Conduct legal research and analyze immigration regulations, policy guidance, and case strategy
• Communicate directly with employers, HR representatives, and foreign national clients
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to manage deadlines and ensure high-quality filings
• Participate in client meetings and internal strategy discussions
• Maintain accurate case notes and utilize the firm's case management system

Skills

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (active and in good standing), or pending admission with confirmed bar passage
• 0–2 years of legal experience (prior business immigration experience preferred but not required)
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and research skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, client-focused demeanor with strong communication skills
• A demonstrated interest in immigration law and a desire to build a long-term career with a collaborative boutique practice, with an emphasis on employment-based immigration
• Prior business immigration experience

Benefits

• Meaningful mentorship from experienced business immigration attorneys
• Direct client interaction and substantive case responsibility from the beginning of your career
• Collaborative and supportive boutique firm environment
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to be considered for a hybrid work arrangement after six months of successful employment

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