Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits commensurate with experience.
Required Education:
Juris Doctor
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: 006-2026
About the Role
MU is seeking a business-minded immigration attorney to join our Cincinnati office. The ideal candidate understands that immigration is a key corporate function. They will advise HR and senior leadership, review high volumes of petitions, manage compliance, and deliver practical legal solutions that support business objectives. We provide mentorship, regular case-strategy review, and direct supervision on substantive immigration practice. We value attorneys who can independently manage complex matters, are strong at building relationships and running a high-volume caseload. There are no billable hour requirements.
Responsibilities
Advise corporate clients on employment-based immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance
Manage corporate client relationships independently, serving as a trusted partner to HR and senior management
Prepare and file employment-based green cards (PERM, I-140, NVC, I-485) and business NIVs (H-1B, L-1, TN, and related categories)
Identify creative, compliant solutions to complex immigration challenges; contribute ideas that improve how the firm serves its clients
Draft comprehensive responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)
Support clients through USCIS FDNS site visits, audits, and other government inquiries or communications
Remain current on rapidly evolving immigration law, policy and agency practice, participating in continuing legal education (CLEs) programs as appropriate
Meet filing deadlines and manage matters independently with appropriate supervision
Collaborate respectfully with paralegals, support staff, and senior attorneys; contribute to a professional and positive team culture
What We Look For
Beyond technical skill, we look for attorneys who take ownership of client outcomes, bring intellectual curiosity to difficult cases, run an organized, high volume, and accurate practice, and make the people around them better.
Qualifications
J.D. and active U.S. state bar admission required
Prior employment-based immigration experience preferred but not necessarily required
Strong client communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Openness to adopting new legal technologies and a willingness to engage with continuous process improvement
And, most importantly, a commitment to our mission and values
*All applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and two (2) writing samples
Musillo Unkenholt LLC is a full-service immigration law firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and serving clients throughout the United States. Our attorneys have vast experience in an array of immigration processes. MU’s practice is focused on business-based immigration matters, assisting US employers in hiring foreign workers for shortage occupations and highly specialized roles. Our clients come from a range of industries, including healthcare, information technology, recruitment, staffing, construction, engineering, finance, and consulting. Our client base includes a variety of enterprises, from large public and private companies to small start-up entrepreneurial ventures.
