Tafapolsky & Smith LLP · 1 month ago
Business Immigration Attorney *Hybrid*
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expTafapolsky & Smith LLP (T&S) is a mid-sized business immigration law firm seeking a Business Immigration Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles. The role involves handling a high volume caseload of immigration matters, managing paralegals, and working closely with clients to develop case strategies and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
ComplianceLegal
Responsibilities
Handle high volume caseload including 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, troubleshoot issues, and establish 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 USCIS and DOL
Serve as point of contact for clients and regularly communicate with corporate clients and foreign nationals on case strategy and legal requirements
Participate in client webinars and on-site (one-on-one meetings) as required
Oversee the status of cases through the utilization of case management and billing systems
Run reports as needed
Work closely in a team environment and provide updates while building knowledge of firm and client processes
Receive continuous training and development on requirements for various non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications
Qualification
Required
Must be barred and legally eligible to practice law in the United States
Minimum three (3) years of experience working in business immigration with 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
Strong computer, organizational, and writing skills and superior attention to detail are required
Preferred
Experience in a high-volume practice is preferred with paralegal management, as well as experience with global immigration
Experience with immigration databases, data entry, and MS Excel/Outlook a plus
Benefits
An array of health insurance options
Retirement programs with company matching
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work-from-home arrangements
Summer half-day Fridays
Bonus Pay
Company
Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
T&S is a boutique business immigration law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore dedicated to helping global businesses onboard the foreign national talent they need to innovate, compete, and grow.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A. James Vazquez-Azpiri
Partner
Robin Paulino
Partner
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