Business Immigration Attorney

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA.

• 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, 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 both 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 status of cases through 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 types of non‑immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications.

• 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 non‑immigrant 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.

• 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

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Required)

• Los Angeles, CA 90013:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90013