Business Immigration Analyst

National law firm specializing in business immigration is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant on a long-term contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to perform substantive legal work supporting business immigration matters.

About the role

• Provides comprehensive training and ongoing professional development, including immigration case strategy and preparation workshops, legal practice meetings, and mentorship from senior professionals.
• Onsite in the firm's San Francisco office five days per week; remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Analyze case documents and assist with preparing immigration applications and petitions for filing with the appropriate government agencies.
• Draft and revise specialized support letters and legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classifications and other immigration benefits.
• Review written materials for grammar, accuracy, clarity, and consistency and synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives.
• Draft professional correspondence with clients, including emails and letters.
• Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals regarding case-related information and documentation.
• Compile and summarize case data, status information, and reports.
• Collect, organize, and maintain confidential client information and supporting case documentation.
• Manage a high volume of matters and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Participate in ongoing training workshops, legal practice meetings, and updates addressing immigration case strategy, current developments, advanced topics, and client service.
• Assist with additional legal projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with professional office experience (internships or fellowships alone are not sufficient), OR Paralegal certification, OR 1–2+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and proofreading.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with case/data management systems is a plus.
• Positive attitude, client-service mindset, and interest in immigration law required; PERM/business immigration experience preferred but not required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.