Employment Based Immigration Attorney

Foster LLP, one of the largest immigration law firms in the U.S. with the most board certified attorneys in immigration and nationality law, seeks attorneys with a preferred 2+ years of Employment Based Immigration experience for its Houston, TX office. Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment is a plus. Preferred skills include foreign language, excellent analytical and writing skills, organization and research skills with attention to detail.

In addition to joining an industry leader, we offer competitive compensation and a competitive benefits package including paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for the employee, PTO, 401k matching, Health Savings Account, Referral Program, paid Conference/CLE and bar admission expenses along with annual bonuses, and Flexible Work Schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement case strategy for Immigrant and Non-immigrant visa applications;
• File Family based petitions and naturalization and citizenship cases;
• Supervise and interact with all legal staff;
• Present and speak about immigration topics before business and professional groups and conduct training for clients and staff;
• Research U.S. and Global immigration law and procedures;
• Represent clients in all aspects of immigration law;
• Communicate with Firm’s clients and global partners;
• Manage and prioritize high volume caseload; and
• Maintain case records and run reports utilizing case tracking system.

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctor; licensed and in good standing to practice law;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Foreign language fluency is preferred;
• 2 years of Employment Based Immigration with PERM applications, H-1B, L-1, and E visas;
• Excellent writing, organizational and research skills;
• Individual must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong analytical and organizational skills; and
• Experienced in a fast-paced, high-volume business immigration work environment.

Comprehensive training is provided. Flex work schedules; Paid Time Off, 401K program, Paid Holidays, Paid Health, Dental & Vision coverage and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts to offset the cost of dependent health care expenses; Conference, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, annual bonus, and other.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person