Business Immigration Associate

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international law firm with 63 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group consists of experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Our fast-paced business immigration practice offers an opportunity for a Business Immigration Associate to work with our Raleigh, NC-based team! We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes in various industries, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and be in good standing. During employment, you must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Experience working in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
• 3+ years of experience with employment-based visas (NIV and IV).
• Experience with PERM applications, H-1B, L-1, TN, and E visas is required.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and research skills.

Please note that we are not working with any outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys, including:

• A comprehensive training and development program, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Several competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses.
• Teladoc to provide 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video.
• Employee assistance program, back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Contact Information

Please note that applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. If you have questions, please e-mail Adel Asim at adel.asim@ogletree.com with “Business Immigration Associate – Raleigh" in the subject line.

Firm Overview

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.