Senior Immigration Attorney

Hiringagents, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

VisaWorker.ai in San Francisco, CA is hiring a Senior Immigration Attorney to lead complex EB-1A and O-1A matters, with expertise in NIW and exceptional-ability cases. You will shape legal strategy and ensure rigorous standards while aligning with AI-assisted workflows.

The role offers a $240,000 base salary plus equity, with direct influence on product development and the applicant experience. Active bar membership and top-tier legal writing required.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of U.S. immigration-law experience.
• Deep expertise in EB-1A and O-1A matters, NIW familiarity.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy and quality for EB-1A/O-1A matters.
• Assess eligibility, identify evidence gaps, and craft persuasive arguments.
• Develop standards for petitions, letters, evidence review, and RFEs/NOIDs.

Skills

Immigration law

EB-1A/O-1A expertise

NIW experience

Legal writing

Analytical judgment

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

# Senior Immigration AttorneySan Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA Full-time $240,000 base + equityHelp build the next era of immigration law. VisaWorker.ai builds AI-powered tools for complex immigration petitions. We are looking for a senior immigration lawyer with deep expertise in extraordinary- and exceptional-ability cases—and the conviction that the work of an immigration lawyer will change very quickly.Apply for this roleAt a glance$240,000 annual base salary + equityLocationSan Francisco, CATypeFull-timeCompensation$240,000 base + equityWe aim to pay at the top of the market for this role. Equity is part of the offer; grant size and terms will be discussed individually.Apply for this roleor email [e-mail]01· Why this role## Shape how this work changes.AI will rapidly change how evidence is collected, petitions are prepared, and legal teams work. We want someone who is excited to shape that change: applying outstanding legal judgment, challenging existing workflows, and building better tools alongside our product team.02· What you will own## The mandate.* Lead legal strategy and quality for complex EB-1A and O-1A extraordinary-ability matters, with expertise in EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver cases.* Assess eligibility, identify evidence gaps, and turn complex achievements into clear, persuasive, well-supported arguments.* Develop rigorous standards for petitions, supporting letters, evidence review, and RFE/NOID responses.* Translate legal expertise into product requirements, reusable workflows, and evaluation criteria for AI-assisted work.* Review AI-generated work critically, verify authorities and factual claims, and uphold confidentiality and independent professional judgment.* Collaborate with the founders, engineers, and legal professionals to improve quality, speed, and the applicant experience.03· Who you are## What we are looking for.* Typically 5–10 years of U.S. immigration-law experience; deeper relevant experience is welcome.* Substantial hands-on expertise in EB-1A and O-1A cases, plus a strong command of exceptional-ability and NIW matters. You can explain the different legal standards and build evidence-driven strategies for each.* J.D. or equivalent qualifying legal degree, with active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and authorization to perform the role's legal duties.* Exceptional legal writing, analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.* Comfortable working with founders, researchers, engineers, and other highly accomplished applicants.* Convinced that AI will rapidly reshape immigration practice—and motivated to help build that future while maintaining exacting legal standards.* An owner who combines client empathy, attention to detail, and the initiative to improve how work gets done.What makes this different01$240,000 base salary, plus equity in what you help build.02Direct influence on the product and the way immigration work gets done.03A consequential role at the intersection of law, technology, and access to opportunity.How to apply## Tell us how you'd argue it.Share your resume or LinkedIn profile, a brief overview of your EB-1A/O-1A and exceptional-ability experience, and a few sentences on how you think AI will change immigration law over the next two years. Do not send confidential client materials.Apply for this roleor email [e-mail]