Seattle – Junior to Mid-Level Immigration Associate

The Seattle office of Fisher Phillips is seeking an associate with 2+ years of employment-based immigration experience. This is an excellent partnership-track opportunity to work closely with a group of established immigration partners.

Qualified candidates will be able to handle a caseload of employment-based immigration matters from intake through adjudication under the supervision of partners, while taking increasing ownership of client relationships and filing strategy.

Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories, strong legal writing skills, and the drive to develop into a well-rounded immigration practitioner.

This is a hybrid role based in our Seattle office and requires a minimum of three (3) in-office days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a broad range of employment-based immigration petitions, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, and PERM-based and self-petitioned immigrant cases (EB-1, EB-2 including National Interest Waivers, and EB-3).
• Conduct case assessments and advise clients on eligibility, documentation requirements, filing strategy, and risk, with partner oversight as appropriate.
• Draft and review petition briefs, support letters, requests for evidence (RFE) responses, and other legal correspondence.
• Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a day-to-day point of contact on assigned matters.
• Stay current on changes in immigration law, regulations, and USCIS, DOL, and Department of State policy.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure timely, accurate filings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing employment-based immigration law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based visa categories and the associated USCIS, DOL, and DOS processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional client-facing communication skills.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself). Principals only.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.

We also offer Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Pursuant to Washington regulation, the annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – $205,000, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons.

If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email RECRUITING@fisherphillips.com.