[Hiring] Associate Attorney, Compliance @ Wolfsdorf Rosenthal

Role Description

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
• 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.

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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 of a 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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.