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Business Immigration Associate *Hybrid Jobs in San Francisco, California, USA at Tafapolsky Smith Mehlman LLP
Position: Â Business Immigration Associate *Hybrid*
About The Job:
Tafapolsky & Smith LLP (T&S), a mid-sized business immigration law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and London is seeking a Corporate Immigration Attorney to join our growing team in our San Francisco office. Working at T&S is more than a job, it is a mission to change the way immigration works around the world. If you are passionate about the work you do and want to make your mark working with a team of like-minded colleagues in a collaborative work environment, then we invite you to join us.
T&S provides immigration services for a wide range of clients including Fortune 100 companies.
What you’ll be doing:
Handle high volume caseload including both NIV and IV matters such as H-1B, TN, E-3, L-1, PERM, I-140, I-485, and EB-1 (EA and OR).
Manage 3 to 4 paralegals of various skill levels ranging from junior to senior and provide direction to staff using extensive knowledge of business immigration.
Be fluent with case management and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information.
Work with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy
Analyze case documents and review immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency
Draft complex Requests for Evidence, Motions to Reopen, Appeals and Audits to both USCIS and DOL.
Serve as point of contact for clients and regularly communicate with corporate client and foreign nationals on case strategy and legal requirements.
Participate in client webinars and on-site (one on one meetings) as required.
Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems
Run reports as needed.
Work closely in team environment and provide updates while building knowledge of firm and client processes.
Receive continuous training and development on requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.
What you need:
Must be barred and legally eligible to practice law in the United States.
Minimum three (3) years of experience working in business immigration with both NIV and IV employment-based matters.
Possesses strong knowledge of procedural requirements for all major business nonimmigrant and immigrant visas and client processes.
Has a client service mindset with attention to detail and a desire to achieve a high level of productivity.
Experience in a high volume practice is preferred with paralegal management as well as experience with global immigration.
Strong computer, organizational and writing skills required as well as superior attention to detail.
Experience with immigration databases, data entry, and MS Excel/Outlook a plus.
What’s in it for you:
An array of health insurance options
Retirement programs with company matching
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work from home arrangements
Summer half day Fridays
Bonus Pay
Title: Business Immigration Associate *Hybrid
Company: Tafapolsky Smith Mehlman LLP
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal, HR/Recruitment
