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Immigration Attorney (Associate to Partner Level)

Buffalo, NY 14202

Posted: 04/15/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8251 Pay Rate: $75,000 - $250,000

Job Description

Perks:
  • No billable hour requirements
  • Half-day Fridays (But paid for full days!)
  • Paid parking, CLEs, and conferences
  • Paid AILA membership
  • Team events and a supportive culture


A growing, client-focused law firm is seeking an Immigration Attorney to handle a mix of business, family, and employment-based immigration matters.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and file U.S. visa applications (B-1, B-2, L-1, H-1B) and Canadian entry documents
  • Guide clients through naturalization (N-400) and family-based petitions (K-1, spousal, AOS)
  • Draft and review immigration-related contracts and advise on compliance
  • Counsel clients on cross-border travel and USMCA-related matters


Gain hands-on mentorship and exposure to complex matters typically handled at the partner level!

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction
  • Minimum 1-3 years of immigration law experience (business, family, or employment-based preferred)
  • 8-10 years of immigration law experience and an established book of business required for partner level consideration
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. And Canadian immigration laws, including USMCA
  • Excellent legal writing, research, and contract drafting skills
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Leigha Barratt
Legal Staffing Manager

Leigha joins the KRG Staffing Team with nearly ten years of experience working in the WNY legal arena as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant and Court Clerk. She also holds an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies. Leigha’s hands-on experience in local law firms and our Courts System gives her a unique perspective when it comes to legal staffing. Simply put, Leigha can talk the talk and walk the walk.

Leigha excels when it comes to communication, efficiency and organization. She knows exactly how a law office (or any office for that matter) operates and understands that any business is only as good as their support staff so she understands what she’s looking for when searching for top talent.

When she isn’t busy searching for the perfect Candidates, Leigha is at the softball or baseball diamonds with her three beautiful kids! She also loves cooking and hosting parties for her family and friends. And the best part about Leigha? She is funny! The KRG staff enjoys her down-to-earth, honest approach to life; her one-liners keep us chuckling throughout our workday and boy are we grateful she’s on our Team!

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