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Immigration Associate Attorney

MHB is seeking a talented and motivated Immigration Associate Attorney to join our established immigration practice.

This position offers an opportunity to work on a broad range of business and family immigration matters, represent individual and corporate clients, and develop sophisticated legal strategies in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is an intellectually curious, detail-oriented attorney who enjoys solving complex legal problems, takes ownership of their work, and values both excellent client service and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload of employment-based nonimmigrant matters, including H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, P, and TN classifications.
  • Handle employment-based immigrant petitions, including PERM labor certifications, EB-1 multinational manager/executive petitions, outstanding professor/researcher petitions, extraordinary ability petitions, and National Interest Waivers.
  • Represent clients in family-based immigration matters, adjustment of status, consular processing, and naturalization applications.
  • Develop case strategies, prepare persuasive legal arguments, and draft complex petitions, supporting briefs, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).
  • Research and analyze immigration statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and relevant legal developments.
  • Communicate directly with corporate and individual clients regarding case strategy, documentation, processing developments, and potential risks.
  • Collaborate with and supervise paralegals and legal assistants to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient case preparation.
  • Monitor changes in immigration law and policy and assess their impact on clients and pending matters.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

  • At least two years of experience practicing immigration law, with strong preference in employment-based matters.
  • Experience with removal defense, federal immigration litigation, or analyzing the immigration consequences of criminal convictions is a plus.

Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to develop clear and persuasive legal arguments.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving legal issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex immigration matters clearly to clients.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
  • A genuine interest in immigration law and a commitment to staying informed about legal and policy developments.
  • Openness to feedback, professional growth, and continuous learning.
  • Proficiency with legal technology and comfort learning new case-management systems and tools.

Compensation and Benefits

MHB recognizes that its people are its greatest asset. We offer a supportive working environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with full employer-paid coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions after one year of employment
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Longevity bonus
  • Subsidized ORCA transit card
  • Pet-friendly workplace
  • $500 employee referral bonus

Annual salary: $100,000–$110,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable employment eligibility verification requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and an optional cover letter to Joe Shaeffer at joe@mhb.com.

Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellent legal representation, meaningful advocacy, and making a positive difference in the lives of our clients.


IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

MacDonald Hoague and Bayless (MHB) is one of Seattle’s oldest Civil Rights and Immigration Law firms. Located in downtown Seattle, MHB is committed to providing an excellent work environment and fostering a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We are growing and seek a paralegal for our immigration practice! 

Responsibilities include:  

  • Preparing labor certification applications 
  • Preparing non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions 
  • Preparing employment- and family-based adjustment of status applications 
  • Preparing pleadings, applications, and evidentiary submissions in removal proceedings 
  • Maintaining status reports and communication with clients 
  • Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants 
  • Independently managing a caseload in a high-volume, fast-paced environment   
  • Must have excellent analytical, management, and writing skills with strong attention to detail 

Experience/Education: 

  • Minimum of two years immigration paralegal experience (preferred) 
  • College Degree/Paralegal Certificate (preferred) 

Benefits – You are our most important asset! We offer the following: 

  • 12 holidays 
  • Hybrid role  
  • 4 weeks of PTO  
  • Longevity bonus 
  • Subsidized Orca card  
  • Life and Disability Insurance  
  • $500 employee referral bonus 
  • Full coverage for medical, dental and vision 
  • 401(K) retirement plan with company contribution 

Employment requirements: Upon hire, you must provide proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S. 

MHB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000, Depending on Experience 

Please send your resume and cover letter to Joe Shaeffer at Joe@mhb.com. We look forward to meeting you and working together to advance the goals and rights of immigrants, as well as the allies and organizations that support them. 

GENERAL RECRUITING

We are always looking for passionate people to join our team. If you are interested in joining our team and supporting our mission of defending individual rights and liberties, we would love to hear from you. Currently open positions, if any, are listed below. Even if you do not see a currently open role that is right for you, we welcome interested candidates to contact us at any time, by sending an expression of interest and resume to us at SamK@mhb.com.

Consistent with our mission of expanding freedom, justice, equality, and opportunity for all, MHB is committed to fostering a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. MHB seeks candidates who bring a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to their role at MHB, and persons from historically marginalized or disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition, MHB is committed to investing in the success of persons of diverse backgrounds in their employment with MHB. MHB cultivates an anti-racist and pro-equity working environment, and is dedicated to removing any racial and equity-related barriers to opportunities in the workplace.   

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless (MHB) is one of Seattle’s oldest and most effective Civil Rights and Immigration Law firms. Based in downtown Seattle with a satellite office in Minneapolis, MHB is a mission-driven law firm with an excellent work environment that fosters individual growth and diversity, equity, and inclusion while offering superb legal services.