Associate

**Title:** Associate **Reports to:** Partner **Salary Range:** $145,000 - $165,000, commensurate with experience. **Location(s):** Open to fully remote or hybrid work based out of our Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, D.C. offices Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP is seeking an associate with 4+ years of experience in employment-based immigration law matters. You will join our higher volume corporate practice, emphasizing H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM matters, adjustment of status applications with the opportunity to lead a team of paralegals and junior associates and manage relationships with corporate clients. **Duties include, but not limited to:** - Counsel clients and oversee high-volume of employment-based immigration cases including immigrant and non-immigrant cases with USCIS, DOL, and the Department of State. - Prepare immigration petitions and applications, including assessing eligibility, analyzing relevant legal issues, and developing evidence. - Draft, review and/or revise H-1B, L-1, and TN and other petitions/applications, PERM Labor Certification audit responses and complex RFEs for filing with the USCIS. - Draft persuasive correspondence to relevant administrative agencies and respond to requests for evidence. - Conduct PERM cycle placement and reduction-in-force analyses to support client workforce planning. - Conduct in depth research to support cases and projects with large corporate clients. - Develop expert level understanding of your client base and industries that you support. - Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues, share information and support client projects. - Communicate regularly with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues and case strategy. - Support clients in immigration program management and compliance. - Delegate and supervise the work of junior associates and paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation. - Contribute to the development of practice processes to ensure the team operates efficiently and effectively. **Qualifications:** - J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school - Bar admission - Prior corporate account management experience - Strong verbal and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a client-friendly focus - Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities - Ability to show initiative and work as part of a team - Ability to edit work of paralegals and support staff - Meticulous attention to detail - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Experience with immigration-specific case management software a plus - Excellent time management skills **What We offer:** - A collaborative, inclusive team that values mentorship and growth - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits package, including: - 401(k) with firm match - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life and AD&D insurance - Short- and long-term disability coverage - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Paid vacation and holidays - Corporate wellness benefit If you have excellent academic credentials and are interested in working on challenging cases at the cutting edge of immigration law apply below. **AAP/EEO Statement** Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. **Other Duties** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.