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