Business Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a dedicated Business Immigration Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco, CA, team. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves preparing immigration applications, corresponding with clients, managing case milestones, and representing clients at government interviews.

Duties:

• Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to U.S. government agencies.
• Correspond and meet with clients to gather documents and information, guiding them through various visa processes.
• Utilize case management system/database and project management skills to monitor case milestones and meet deadlines.
• Exercise meticulous attention to detail to produce error-free forms, correspondence, and legal work products.
• Prepare and represent clients at government interviews.
• Handle case intake and business development, including client training.
• Perform other tasks as required to meet client and firm needs.

Requirements:

• Desire to learn and grow in the field of immigration law.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment.
• Strong writing skills; ability to communicate effectively and precisely.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• State Bar License.
• 2+ years of PERM experience, including advising clients on each pre-filing step and driving cases from start to filing.
• Intermediate MS Office skills: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• INSZoom experience preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• State Bar License.

Benefits Offered: The firm offers small-firm collegiality with big-firm benefits, compensation commensurate with experience, training, open-door support, and the opportunity to work with top professionals in the field and great clients.

This nationally recognized firm practices exclusively in immigration and nationality law with an emphasis on business- and employment-related immigration. The firm serves a wide range of clientele, including early-stage and developed start-ups, education institutions, nonprofits, software development, and biotech.