Immigration Clerk

Position Overview

The Immigration Clerk role will work within our Immigration practice where our team helps successful multinational private and public companies, entrepreneurs and start-ups, and individuals and families around the world.  This role is responsible for assisting attorneys with servicing their clients, with a particular focus on the preparation of applications, drafting forms, and related support with the administration of immigration processes for both individuals and businesses. 

For New York, the expected hourly range for this position is between $32 to $37. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This role is deemed hybrid and expected to be in the office 3 days a week. 

The Role

• Draft immigration applications, petitions, and supporting materials, including case narratives, forms, and evidentiary documents.
• Assist attorneys by preparing first drafts of application materials, personal statements, and support letters, adapting templates as needed.
• Review client information and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness across filings.
• Coordinate with attorneys and internal team members to gather required details and keep cases moving forward.
• Track key deadlines and monitor case progress to support timely filings.
• Conduct basic research to support application content and ensure alignment with immigration requirements.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in materials and flag them for attorney review.
• Produce clear, well-structured written work in a fast-paced environment using firm systems.
• Support general case management and administrative tasks, including file organization and document management.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic writing experience preferred (e.g., humanities, social sciences, law-related fields).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while supporting a broader team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Interest in immigration work, legal writing, or case development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Withers General Information

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

For more information on Withers, please visit the following links: General Career Site, LinkedIn, About Us 

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

The firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at the firm. Employment at the firm is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  The firm prohibits and will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these classifications or characteristics.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.  

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