Immigration Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled and experienced Immigration Associate Attorney to join its team in San Francisco, CA. This role involves representing clients across a range of immigration matters, including employment-based, family-based, and humanitarian-based cases. The successful candidate will prepare petitions, and applications, and respond to complex immigration requests while managing multiple cases. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, and committed to providing exceptional legal service to clients.

Duties

• Prepare petitions and applications for employment-based, family-based, and humanitarian-based immigration cases.
• Respond to requests for evidence (RFE), notices of intent to deny (NOID), notices of intent to revoke (NOIR), audits, motions, and appeals.
• Conduct quality control and review of work prepared by non-attorney staff members.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case statuses and ensuring compliance with firm policies.
• Manage a high-volume caseload, ensuring all deadlines are met and all cases are handled with a high level of accuracy.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions, contributing to the firm's collaborative culture and commitment to high-quality legal services.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of any state bar in the U.S.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business immigration.
• Proven ability to manage 100+ case files simultaneously.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, particularly in preparing declarations, motions, and briefs.
• Proficiency in immigration case management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Commitment to full-time availability and professional growth within the firm.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with any state bar in the U.S.

Skills

• Familiarity with immigration case management software (INSZOOM, Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Confluence, Slack).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities, with a focus on precision and clarity.
• High level of client service, ensuring effective communication and case management.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with merit-based bonuses.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Work visa and green card sponsorship are available for qualified candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immigration attorney looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive legal team, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional client service.