Attorney

Soni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni seeks an attorney to support corporate immigration matters in a fast-paced, client-driven environment. The attorney will coordinate with internal teams and client stakeholders to manage employment-based filings, provide legal analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance across defined projects.

Responsibilities include supervising paralegals, conducting research, and drafting governing documents and correspondence for visa petitions.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. required with bar admission in a US state or DC.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills; ability to draft and proofread independently.
• Excellent communication and client-service orientation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, supervise paralegal work, and ensure accurate use of case management tech.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues, provide guidance to junior team members.
• Prepare non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and related government filings.

Skills

Legal analysis

Research skills

Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Bar admission (US state or DC)

Job description

This role is an attorney position focused on supporting corporate immigration matters within a fast-paced, client-driven environment. The attorney will collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to manage employment-based immigration filings, provide legal analysis, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations for the duration of defined projects or client engagements.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, supervise paralegal work, and ensure accurate use of case management technology in compliance with internal standards and protocols.
• Communicate proactively with clients and colleagues, contribute to team initiatives, and provide guidance or training to junior team members as needed.
• Work with case teams to assess eligibility for corporate foreign national employees and prepare non‑immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and related government filings.
• Advise and collaborate with client stakeholders on immigration program management, compliance, and case strategy, while drafting supporting legal documents and correspondence.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. with membership in a U.S. state bar or the Washington, D.C. bar and 0–2 years of associate-level legal experience.
• J.D., with pending bar admission
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. immigration law with strong analytical, research, and writing skills, including the ability to draft and proofread independently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, commitment to client service, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation: $40-55/hr.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.