JOB TITLE: Business Immigration Associate LOCATION: Lexington STATUS: Exempt SUMMARY: As a Business Immigration Associate in Stoll Keenon Ogden’s immigration law practice, you will have the opportunity to assist corporate clients navigate complex immigration issues in an ever-changing legal field. In this role, Associates support other attorneys and Members of the Firm in delivering outstanding legal services to the Firm’s clients. The ideal Associate will have a strong background and interest in employment-based immigration law, including immigrant and nonimmigrant employment immigration matters, regulation, drafting, and counseling skills, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee and mentor case managers in the preparation and filing of the immigrant (PERM, EB1A, B & C, EB-2, EB-3, I-140, and I-485) and nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-2, E-3) petitions and applications with government agencies and consulates. • Provide strategic guidance to corporate clients on complex immigration matters (e.g., PERM labor certification, I-9 and E-Verify compliance). • Utilize platforms such as AILA, AILALINK, LexisNexis, and WestLaw to retrieve and analyze legal materials relevant to provide clear, concise summaries of legal research findings to clients and internal teams. • Maintain excellent and punctual communication with clients, attorneys, and government agencies (e.g., USCIS). • Utilize and maintain proficiency with immigration-specific case management systems (e.g., LawLogix and USCIS Online Account). • Stay current on immigration news and developments as they relate to the practice. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ability to demonstrate outstanding legal research, analysis, and written/oral communication skills on a consistent basis. • Maintain demand for his/her services sufficient to maintain minimum required goals through excellent and responsive work product. • Demonstrate ability to maintain and enhance existing client relationships, evidenced by requests from Firm Members and Firm clients for his/her services. • Assist the Firm in helping to generate new client relationships through research, written work product, presentations, and other specific tasks upon request. • Provide compassionate and culturally competent client service. • Satisfaction of continuing legal educational requirements. • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance with clients, other attorneys, administrative agencies, and anyone associated with a specific client matter. • Maintain good practice hygiene, including entering time on a daily basis and reviewing any prebills or invoices in a timely manner consistent with the Firm’s practices. • Active participation in immigration law sections of relevant bar associations. • Attendance at relevant Firm and Practice Group meetings. • Attendance at law student and associate recruiting events upon request. • Follow all personnel policies and procedures of the Firm. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • A minimum of three years practicing immigration law. • Prior experience in employment-based immigration law strongly preferred. • Understanding of Nonimmigrant categories, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, O-1, E-2 and E-3. • Knowledge of employment-based immigrant processes: PERM labor certification, National Interest Waiver, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and consular processing preferred. • Experience advising on I-9 and related employment eligibility issues preferred. • Consistently demonstrate personal qualities of honesty, character, leadership, integrity, maturity, and Firm loyalty. • Proper treatment of attorneys and other team members within the Firm. • Ability to effectively leverage support team. • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask. • Exceptional writing and legal drafting skills. • Some travel may be required, including the possibility of overnight stays. • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the team and clients. • Willingness to own mistakes, accept constructive feedback, and work towards progress. • Admission to state bar association and in good standing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • This position requires sitting for the majority of the workday. May lift up to 5 – 10 lbs. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: • Assigning attorneys and the Immigration Practice Leader. The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.