Senior Associate Attorney - Business Immigration

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution.

With ten offices in four time zones, the firm provides corporate global visa services in over 100 countries. WR is one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide with over 40 attorneys and 150 immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Michigan, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai.

Senior Associates work alongside Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Team Managers, Partners, and other Associates to prepare and file a variety of business-related non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including taking a leading role in client communication, working closely with legal support teams to ensure understanding of general and specific case strategies, and conducting high-level case reviews of work done by legal support teams. Additionally, Senior Associates are expected to participate in business development activities such as networking, attending and/or speaking at relevant industry events, and contributing to webinars or presentations.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to support our Oakland office; remote applicants will be considered, with preference given to candidates who are able to work according to Pacific Time Zone business hours.   

Senior Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and communicating options to address clients’ business immigration needs

• Maintaining timely and accurate lines of communications with clients both during and after the application process to provide support with immigration program management and compliance

• Supervising and collaborating with supporting staff to ensure that applications are prepared and filed correctly

• Maintaining accuracy for high volume, rapid turnover cases

• Assisting clients and staff with questions throughout the filing process

• Taking steps to bring in new business or expand current business for the firm, such as networking, attending conferences or other relevant industry events, and reaching out to potential clients

• Enhancing the firm’s reputation through presentations, speeches, and/or webinars as able

Requirements:

• Valid membership in an applicable Bar association

• 5+ years of experience as an attorney in the field of business immigration, including a broad range of immigrant and non-immigrant case types

• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Strong organization skills

• Experience managing multiple competing priorities independently

• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Interested applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. 

WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment. We support our team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals and build a life of their dreams.  We recognize that our team members bring different talents, skills, and experiences, and their contributions are valuable for our clients and our firm. We believe that it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion both internally within WR and externally in our service to clients.