Associate Attorney needed for San Francisco office

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to provide comprehensive business immigration services for corporate clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with petitions for Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences and J-1s. The role involves working collaboratively within a legal team, supervising paralegals, drafting legal memos, and supporting practice development.

Duties:

• Focus on providing comprehensive business immigration services for corporate clients, handling diverse nonimmigrant and immigrant matters.
• Bring expertise in petitions for Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences and J-1s.
• Work collaboratively as part of a legal team, supervising paralegals, and contributing to practice development.
• Draft legal memos to support immigration cases and client needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of business immigration experience.
• Excellent writing, communication, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in business immigration matters, including O-1, H-1B, L-1, PERM, and I-140.
• Experience with J-1s preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction where the firm is located.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of business immigration laws and regulations.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to supervise and manage paralegals effectively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Benefits: The firm offers a competitive compensation arrangement and a collegial work environment, providing opportunities for career development.

Attorneys at this firm approach every new matter as an opportunity to foster a new long-term client relationship, with evident success; many clients have retained the firm for decades as a trusted business and legal advisor. These attorneys thrive in the collegial atmosphere of the firm's New York and San Francisco locations, from which they serve individuals and businesses in all areas of litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and immigration matters.