Job Description

Why Seyfarth:

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.  

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Immigration Attorney with at least 2 years of immigration experience to join our New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte or Houston office.

You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Global Immigration & Mobility group. Learn more about our team at: Global Immigration & Mobility - Seyfarth 

The Day-To-Day:

As a staff attorney in the Business Immigration Group, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. 

 

You may be responsible for legal oversight of non-immigrant and immigrant processes for Fortune 500 corporations. We operate in a technologically advanced and high-volume environment, and seek self-motivated, bright and composed attorneys to be part of our team. The general day-to-day responsibilities may include the following.

 

• Legally evaluate eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for nonimmigrant and immigrant benefits
• 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
• Effectively manage client relationships and a team of paralegals for high-volume clients
• Explain sophisticated immigration concepts and present strategic solutions for clients
• Supervise case handlers in preparing petitions/applications
• Effectively manage complex projects under tight deadlines

You Have:

• 2+ years of business immigration experience; willing to consider a combination of attorney and paralegal experience
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Navigated complex technology platforms efficiently
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, as appropriate for the needs of the audience (clients, governmental agencies, internal and external resources)
• Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be licensed and admitted to practice law.

What We Provide:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.  

More About Seyfarth:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience a t 

 

**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

 

The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $160,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

 

 

 

Location Specific Language:

MULTI-OFFICE LOCATION INFORMATION:  

This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309 

This position is based in Boston, MA 02210 

This position is based in Charlotte, NC 28202

This position is based in Houston, TX 77002  

This position is based in New York, NY 10018 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Worldwide, H1b,

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