Senior Associate Immigration Attorney: Universities, Hospitals, Tech - 100% Remo

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known for innovation, technology, and high-touch legal service. We have 46+ attorneys and 200+ immigration professionals across Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai, serving clients in over 100 countries.

We’re adding an Associate Attorney to lead strategy for research universities, hospitals and healthcare systems, and startups and small technology companies.

What you’ll do

• Advise on cap-exempt and cap-subject H-1B strategy, EB-1B, NIW, O-1, E-2, TN, E-3, and J-1 matters

• Handle physician and clinical matters, including J-1 waivers, Conrad 30, and Schedule A for nurses and PTs

• Run faculty PERM special handling and permanent residence cases

• Guide startups on immigration strategy as they grow

• Lead client communication and review the work of paralegals and legal assistants

What you bring

• Bar membership and 7+ years of business immigration experience

• Strong nonimmigrant and employment-based green card knowledge, including PERM and complex RFEs and NOIDs

• Experience with at least two of: universities or research institutions, hospitals or healthcare systems, startups or small companies

• Strong writing, organization, and attention to detail in a high-volume setting

Interested applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. The anticipated salary range for this position is between $170,000 and $200,000 per year.

Benefits:

WR Immigration offers a robust and competitive suite of benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Benefits for full-time employees include paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts to help offset healthcare and dependent care expenses; multiple retirement plan options (401k & Roth 401k); and access to an employee assistance program. Benefits availability and eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.

Additional Information:

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 lives of purpose and success. We recognize that our team members bring diverse talents, skills, and experiences, and we believe it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion, both internally and in our service to clients.

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

WR Immigration does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. The firm will not be responsible for any referral fees or other compensation in the absence of a signed agreement between WR Immigration and the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers, will be considered the property of WR Immigration, and the firm reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates submitted in this manner without financial obligation.

Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 DOE