Business Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Business Immigration Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Palo Alto, CA, is actively seeking a Business Immigration Associate Attorney to support corporate and individual clients, particularly within the technology, biotech, fintech, and related sectors. This position, offered through a recruiting partner, involves managing a diverse caseload of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions while delivering high-quality legal guidance in a remote setting. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and client-centered communication skills to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Handle a range of employment-based immigration cases including O-1, H-1B, L-1, E-2, EB-1, PERM, and NIW petitions

• Advise clients on immigration options, strategies, compliance issues, and documentation requirements

• Draft, review, and finalize petition packages, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation

• Communicate regularly with clients to collect documents, provide updates, and answer questions

• Conduct initial consultations and ongoing case meetings with clients

• Coordinate with paralegals and legal support staff to ensure timely and accurate filings

• Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and draft appeals or agency correspondence as needed

• Monitor evolving immigration regulations, trends, and policy developments

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in business immigration law

• Proficiency with employment-based petitions, including O-1, EB-1, NIW, and PERM

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Technologically proficient, with familiarity in case management software (INSZoom strongly preferred)

• Client-centric approach and strong interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working in a fully remote and fast-paced legal environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state or jurisdiction

Skills:

• Legal writing and analytical reasoning

• Immigration case assessment and strategic planning

• Document drafting and legal research

• Efficient digital communication and virtual client management

• Time and case management in high-volume legal environments

• Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination

Job Location:

• Palo Alto, CA (Remote work available)

Benefits:

• Firm-wide profit-sharing opportunities

• 100% employer-covered health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) option

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Legal support services

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays

• Fully remote work environment

• Regular professional development and team-building events