Business Immigration Attorney (Senior Associate)

BAL; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

BAL is seeking a Senior Associate in its corporate immigration practice in San Francisco. You will lead client management, oversee a team of attorneys and paralegals, and drive successful immigration matters from intake through submission.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with partners, and contribute to policy improvements while maintaining top-tier client service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a corporate immigration attorney.
• Experience supervising paralegals and handling complex NIV/IV matters.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages a plus.
• J.D. degree and licensure to practice law in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients in business immigration matters with complex cases.
• Represent the firm at client sites and meetings to build relationships.
• Lead a team of attorneys and paralegals, assigning work and training.
• Collaborate with attorneys on policy and process improvements.
• Support partnership development and hiring decisions.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate case preparation and submissions.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

J.D. degree and US bar

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Business Immigration Attorney (Senior Associate)

Job Category: Attorneys

Requisition Number: BUSIN002921

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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San Francisco
44 Montgomery St
Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104, USA

Description

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

OVERVIEW:

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Associate in a prestigious corporate immigration law firm, reporting directly to esteemed Income or Equity Partners. As a Senior Associate, you'll spearhead client management and handle intricate immigration cases. This role involves overseeing a team of legal professionals, including attorneys and paralegals, to ensure exceptional case preparation and submission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advocate for clients in various business immigration law matters, handling complex cases with finesse.
• Represent the firm at client sites, presenting at meetings, and fostering robust client relationships.
• Maintain consistent, high-level communication with our diverse client base.
• Supervise and lead a team, allocating case work, providing training, and ensuring impeccable accuracy in all assignments.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys, sharing insights and updates within the realm of business immigration law.
• Offer valuable input into attorney-related policies and procedures, contributing to law practice projects.
• Address and support the evolving needs of the practice, providing partnership assistance where necessary.
• Play a pivotal role in hiring and performance reviews for associates and paralegals.
• Lead initiatives to uphold and enhance the quality and uniformity of legal work across the firm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A proven track record with a minimum of 5 years as a corporate immigration attorney , inclusive of experience overseeing paralegal work and managing complex casework for both nonimmigrant (NIV) and immigrant (IV) visa matters
• Exceptional proficiency in English communication (secondary languages a plus) - both written and oral.
• Proficient in utilizing various computer tools and software.
• A J.D. degree and licensure to practice law in the U.S.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily.
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Must be able to prioritize, schedule, and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
• A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $ 191,800 and $ 203,700

• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
• In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL.

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