Description:
WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known for innovation, technology, and high-touch legal service. We have 46+ attorneys and 200+ immigration professionals across Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai, serving clients in over 100 countries.We're adding an Associate Attorney to lead strategy for research universities, hospitals and healthcare systems, and startups and small technology companies.
What You'll Do:
- Advise on cap-exempt and cap-subject H-1B strategy, EB-1B, NIW, O-1, E-2, TN, E-3, and J-1 matters
- Handle physician and clinical matters, including J-1 waivers, Conrad 30, and Schedule A for nurses and PTs
- Run faculty PERM special handling and permanent residence cases
- Guide startups on immigration strategy as they grow
- Lead client communication and review the work of paralegals and legal assistants
What you bring:
- Bar membership and 7+ years of business immigration experience
- Strong nonimmigrant and employment-based green card knowledge, including PERM and complex RFEs and NOIDs
- Experience with at least two of: universities or research institutions, hospitals or healthcare systems, startups or small companies
- Strong writing, organization, and attention to detail in a high-volume setting
Interested applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. The anticipated salary range for this position is between $170,000 and $200,000 per year.
