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
