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. You will collaborate with internal teams to manage filings, provide legal analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance on defined client engagements.

Required: J.D. or LL.M., admission to a U.S. state or DC bar, strong research, writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of U.S. immigration law and strong writing skills.
• Experience drafting and proofreading immigration documents and memos.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and supervise paralegals using case management systems.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues; train junior team members.
• Assess eligibility for corporate foreign nationals; prepare visa petitions.
• Advise clients on immigration program management and draft supporting documents.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Bar admission (U.S. state or DC)

Tools

Case management software

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.