Associate Attorney - Business Immigration Law

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 DOE

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution.

With offices in three time zones, the firm provides corporate global visa services in over 100 countries. WR is one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide with over 40 attorneys and 150 immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, Petoskey, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai.

Associate Attorneys work alongside Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Team Managers, Partners, and other Associates to prepare and file a variety of business-related non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including taking a leading role in client communication, working closely with legal support teams to ensure understanding of general and specific case strategies, and conducting high-level case reviews of work done by legal support teams. In certain cases, the Associate will also handle case production responsibilities, including drafting case materials.

We are looking for an Associate Attorney to support our Santa Monica office; remote applicants will be considered, with preference given to candidates who are able to work according to Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and communicating options to address clients business immigration needs
• Maintaining timely and accurate lines of communications with clients both during and after the application process to provide support with immigration program management and compliance
• Case Production: Drafting, assembling, and finalizing case materials to be filed with the assistance of the file production team
• Collaborating with supporting staff to ensure that applications are prepared and filed correctly
• Maintaining accuracy for high volume, rapid turnover cases
• Assisting clients and staff with questions throughout the filing process
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Valid membership in an applicable Bar association
• 1-3 years of business immigration experience in an attorney position
  • Strong knowledge of a variety of case types, including NIV (H-1B, TN, L, E, B, etc.), IV (PERM, IV, AOS), andwriting-intensive cases such as O, EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 (NIW)
  • Paralegal experience may also be considered
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong organization skills
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities independently
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Interested applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment. We support our team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals and build a life of their dreams. We recognize that our team members bring different talents, skills, and experiences, and their contributions are valuable for our clients and our firm. We believe that it isourresponsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion both internally within WR and externally in our service to clients.