Immigration Associate (2+ yrs) - Hybrid, US Practice

Fragomen; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 PTO days + Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Fragomen is seeking a Business Immigration Associate in San Francisco. The role focuses on developing case strategies, counseling clients, and processing nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions with a collaborative, client-first approach.

You will work with a diverse team, handle complex cases, and contribute to the firm’s standards and service excellence in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. JD or LLM and bar admission.
• 2–3 years of Associate-level experience in business immigration.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and client service mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategies and counsel clients on immigration options.
• Research, draft, review, and triage initiations and petitions.
• Regularly communicate with clients and foreign nationals on procedural issues.
• Prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies.
• Mentor junior associates and staff; share immigration knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards and document data accurately.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Multi-task in fast-paced env

Education

J.D. or equivalent (US)

Bar admission in US (state/DC)

Job description

Fragomen is seeking a Business Immigration Associate in San Francisco. The role focuses on developing case strategies, counseling clients, and processing nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions with a collaborative, client-first approach.

You will work with a diverse team, handle complex cases, and contribute to the firm’s standards and service excellence in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Bay Area.