Associate Attorney, Compliance (Immigration Law - Experience Required)

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution.

With offices across multiple countries and time zones, the firm provides corporate global visa services in over 100 countries. WR is one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide with over 50 attorneys and 200 immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, Petoskey, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai.

Associate Attorneys work alongside Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Team Managers, Partners, and other Associates to prepare and file a variety of business-related non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including taking a leading role in client communication, working closely with legal support teams to ensure understanding of general and specific case strategies, and conducting high-level case reviews of work done by legal support teams.

We are looking to add an Associate Attorney focused on compliance to our growing team; remote applicants will be considered, with preference given to candidates who are able to work according to Mountain Time Zone business

hours.   

Responsibilities:

This role differs from a traditional Associate Attorney position by focusing heavily on multi-agency compliance, I-9 audits, drafting and preparing responses to government investigation or inquiry and program-level advisory work.

Analyzing government inquiry and Requests for Evidence and timely drafting and submitting related responses

Analyzing audit results and communicating options to address clients’ business immigration needs

Maintaining timely and accurate lines of communication with clients both during and after the application process to provide support with immigration program management and compliance

Supervising and collaborating with supporting staff to ensure compliance

Maintaining accuracy for high volume, rapid turnover cases

Assisting clients and staff with questions throughout the filing process

Other duties as required

Requirements:

Valid membership in an applicable Bar association

5+ years serving as a primary point of contact for clients on compliance matters

5+ years advising corporate clients on immigration compliance strategy and program management

5+ years of business immigration experience 

Strong knowledge ofa variety of case types, including NIV (H-1B, TN, L, E, B, etc.) and IV (PERM, IV, AOS)

5+ years’ experience handling I-9 audits, internal investigations, and government enforcement actions

Supporting and advising on I-9 compliance programs, including internal audits and remediation strategies

Conducting I-9 investigations and responding to government inquiries

Developing and implementing client compliance policies and best practices

Advising clients on risk mitigation and immigration program compliance

Experience with E-Verify

Experience with FDNS/site visits

Experience building or scaling compliance programs

RFEs – Drafting and responding to complex RFEs and NOIDs, including developing legal strategy and arguments

Proven track record of success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong organization skills

Experience managing multiple competing priorities independently 

Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Interested applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. 

Salary may vary based on location and experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000.

WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment. We support our team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals and build a life of their dreams.  We recognize that our team members bring different talents, skills, and experiences, and their contributions are valuable for our clients and our firm. We believe that it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion both internally within WR and externally in our service to clients.