Contract Attorney

Soni Resources Group; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Soni Resources Group is partnering with a global law firm to hire a project-based Temporary Attorney for a remote role focusing on employment-based immigration matters. The attorney will work with internal teams and client stakeholders to manage filings and ensure regulatory compliance for defined engagements.

The role requires J.D. or LL.M. with State Bar membership, strong writing skills, and experience in U.S. business immigration. Compensation ranges from $40 to $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. with State Bar Membership.
• Employment based immigration experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to draft and proofread independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, supervise paralegal work, and ensure accurate use of case management technology.
• Prepare non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and related filings for corporate foreign national employees.
• Advise clients on immigration program management, compliance, and case strategy, and draft supporting documents.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Immigration experience

Education

J.D. or LL.M. with State Bar Membership

Job description

Soni Resources is partnered with a global law firm on their search for project-based, Temporary Attorney. This is a remote position which requires experience in employment-based, corporate/business immigration matters. 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.
• 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 State Bar Membership
• Employment based immigration experience
• Strong legal writing skills
• Working knowledge of U.S. business immigration law with strong analytical, research, and writing skills, including the ability to draft and proofread independently.

Compensation: $40-$50/hr.

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

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