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 Business 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.

This is a full-time role based in San Francisco, CA.

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:

· Salary commensurate with experience and passion

· An array of health insurance options

· Retirement programs with company matching

· Flexible paid time off

· Hybrid work from home arrangements

· Summer half day Fridays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $113,520.00 - $191,952.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94105

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