Contract Attorney (AZ)

Soni Resources Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni Resources Group in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an attorney focused on corporate and employment-based immigration in a fast-paced, client-driven environment. This long-term contract role collaborates with internal teams and client stakeholders to manage employment-based filings, provide legal analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance for defined projects.

The attorney will work with case teams on visa petitions, advise on program management and strategy, and draft supporting documents. A J.D.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, supervise paralegal work, and ensure accurate use of case management technology.
• 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 filings.
• Advise and collaborate with client stakeholders on immigration program management, compliance, and case strategy, while drafting supporting legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Team collaboration

Training juniors

Attention to detail

Drafting/writing

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Job description

Soni Resources is partnered with a global law firm on their search for anAttorney, 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 for the Phoenix, Arizona office of a global law firm.

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 US Bar membership
• 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.

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