Associate Attorney at L.A. Immigration Firm

Blaker & Granet LLP • Full-time • Los Angeles, California, United States • $120k - $160k / year • 3d ago

Overview

Blaker & Granet LLP (B&G) seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and growth-minded Associate Attorney to own nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters from inception to filing. You will work under partner supervision with a direct path to full autonomy with plenty of room for growth within the firm.

B&G is a high-volume boutique serving a variety of clients across industries who expect rapid, flawless turnaround. We aim to deliver white-glove service to our clients. In our model, every role is hands-on. You will not supervise support staff; you will directly draft petitions, compile filings, review evidence, communicate with clients, and take initiative to move matters forward.

What Firm Offers (Their Reciprocal Commitment)

The firm demands high standards, but they support their team with balance and clarity:

Structure That Enables Freedom: Process discipline ensures you can take PTO without interruption.
Perks & Rest: Firm closure between Christmas and New Year's, Summer Fridays, and PTO.
Flexibility: Hybrid schedule with a remote-friendly culture built on trust.
Long-Term Growth: Opportunities to handle complex matters, consult on firm operations, or originate business (with 15% bonus credit).

Compensation & Perks

Salary commensurate with experience ($120,000-$160,000) + 15% origination bonus.
Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) matching
Casual, dog-friendly office, free snacks/drinks, and monthly team events.

Key Responsibilities

Case Execution: Draft, assemble, and file NIV (H-1B, E-2/3, TN, J-1, L-1, O-1, P) and IV matters (EB-1/2/3, PERM, I-130, AOS, Consular Processing).
Client Management: Serve as the primary contact, responding within one business day and proactively setting expectations.
Practice Hygiene: Review source documents for accuracy and maintain precise tracking in our case management system.

Qualifications & Fit

Requirements: J.D., active U.S. bar membership, and 4+ years of business immigration experience across diverse visa types. Prefer a hybrid work schedule in their Century City office at least 3 days/week but open to remote for the right candidate.
Ideal Candidate: Self-driven attorneys who are detail-focused, comfortable working across and learning about varied visa categories. Must be adept at balancing high-level legal strategy, partnership with sophisticated clients, robust communication and detailed execution.
Not a Fit: Attorneys who are: seeking a purely supervisory role, focused on a specific visa type or client industry, unable to adapt to firm standards, bored by details, uncomfortable with direct client responsibility, or looking for a slower-paced environment.