Description:

Overview:
Salary Range:
$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary

Description:
Company Description:
Gibney attorneys share a common vision: a dedication to providing every client unparalleled personal attention, innovative solutions and practical and economical counsel. We value the contributions made by every attorney, paralegal and employee in advancing that goal. We are proud that we have remained trusted advisers to many of our clients for decades and that many of our attorneys and staff have spent their entire careers together at Gibney.

We are a team of passionate lawyers focused on collaboration and innovation. A testament to our culture, many of our attorneys, paralegals and staff have been with the firm for decades. A modern firm with traditional values, we set high standards for client service and have established a uniform level of quality that permeates the firm. We are ahead of the curve in our ability to design strategic solutions and programs for our clients, and all aspects of our legal and business operations are crafted with this goal in mind. With over 50 attorneys in New York and San Francisco, we look for attorneys and staff that share our vision.

At Gibney, we believe in a firm culture that promotes and appreciates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. This philosophy not only creates a better work environment, but enhances the quality of work and results we deliver to our clients.

Job Description:
We are seeking an associate attorney with two years of experience in business immigration, including the preparation and filing of nonimmigrant visa petitions for corporate clients. You will be working with a talented group of immigration attorneys in the New York office of our close-knit, full-service commercial law firm. Initially, duties will be focused on the assessment of nonimmigrant visa options and strategies and advisory work, but will also eventually involve a full range of diverse nonimmigrant, PERM and immigrant matters with access to a growing and exciting roster of clients. If you are a self-starter with a keen sense of responsibility, and you work effectively in groups, going the extra mile to help your colleagues, while also marketing and developing yourself professionally, your career progression will be complemented at Gibney by a collegial work environment, a competitive compensation package, and other benefits.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience with all aspects of PERM labor certification in a high volume practice.
Business immigration experience with IV processes and applications (including PERM, I-140, AOS) preferred.
Strong academic background and excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to providing exceptional client service and building trusted relationships with corporate clients and colleagues.
Strong initiative and a solutions-oriented approach to client service, with the ability to identify issues, anticipate needs, and drive matters forward.
Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in staying current with evolving immigration laws, regulations, policies, and industry trends.
Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in contributing to practice growth and business development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Hybrid position with New York Office presence