Attorney

Soni; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term contract

Job summary

Soni is partnering with a global law firm to fill an Attorney position focused on corporate and employment-based immigration matters in a fast-paced, client-driven environment in San Francisco. The attorney will manage filings, provide legal analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance across defined projects or client engagements. The role requires a J.D.

or LL.M. with California bar membership, employment-based immigration experience, and strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. with membership in California.
• Employment based immigration experience and interest.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills; ability to draft independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and supervise paralegal work in immigration matters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues; provide guidance to junior team members.
• Prepare non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and government filings.
• Advise on immigration program management, compliance, and case strategy.

Skills

Employment-based immigration

Education

J.D. or LL.M. with California bar membership

Job description

Soni Resources is partnered with a global law firm on their search for an Attorney, with the position focused on supporting corporate and employment based 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. The position is for a long-term contract role.

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 California
• Employment based immigration experience and interest
• Working knowledge of U.S. business 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-$50/hr.

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