Business Immigration Associate (1st year) at Fragomen in Chicago, IL

Summary: Fragomen is a leading firm specializing in immigration law, providing a dynamic work environment for its associates. As a Business Immigration Associate, you will assess eligibility for visa status, prepare legal documents, and support clients in immigration program management while learning from industry experts. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Document Drafting, US State Bar Membership, Washington DC Bar Membership, Analytical Skills, Client Service, Multi-tasking Benefits: 27 PTO days + Federal holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans, 401K plan, with company matching