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Business Immigration Associate - San Diego

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An opportunity has arisen for a Business Immigration Associate to join a team with an exclusive focus on immigration law. In this role, you will work in a collegial, dynamic and team-oriented environment alongside dedicated immigration professionals, benefiting from mentorship by recognized subject-matter experts and from advanced technology supporting client service.

You will develop expert-level knowledge of your client base and the industries you support. Responsibilities include designing case strategies, researching and drafting legal documents based on established precedents, counseling clients and foreign nationals, triaging new matters and resolving escalations or areas of underperformance.

You will assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status, work with client global mobility teams to prepare and file petitions and applications with government agencies, and support clients with immigration program management and compliance. Regular client communication on procedural and case-processing matters is central to the role.

You will also partner with colleagues on client projects, mentor and coach junior associates and staff, share immigration knowledge, and contribute to improvements in quality, efficiency and standardization, while ensuring adherence to firm standards and regulatory and operational compliance.

  • U.S. JD or LLM required
  • Member of a U.S. state bar or Washington D.C. bar association
  • 2–3 years of experience at associate level
  • Expanded practical understanding of immigration law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including precise drafting and proofreading
  • Dedication to exceptional client service and demonstrated attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
  • Ability to contribute to a positive work environment

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