Associate Attorney - Immigration

Company Description Gibney attorneys share a common vision: a dedication to providing every client unparalleled personal attention, innovative solutions and practical and economical counsel.
We value the contributions made by every attorney, paralegal and employee in advancing that goal.
We are proud that we have remained trusted advisers to many of our clients for decades and that many of our attorneys and staff have spent their entire careers together at Gibney.
We are a team of passionate lawyers focused on collaboration and innovation.
As a modern firm, we set high standards for client service and have established a uniform level of quality that permeates the firm.
We are ahead of the curve in our ability to design strategic solutions and programs for our clients, and all aspects of our legal and business operations are crafted with this goal in mind.
With over 50 attorneys in New York and San Francisco, we look for attorneys and staff that share our vision.
At Gibney, we believe in a firm culture that promotes and appreciates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
This philosophy not only creates a better work environment, but enhances the quality of work and results we deliver to our clients.
Job Description We are seeking an associate attorney with 3+ years of business immigration experience to join the legal team in our San Francisco office.
Duties will be focused on providing comprehensive business immigration services for corporate clients, including diverse nonimmigrant and immigrant matters.
The ideal candidate will bring experience with petitions for Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences and J-1s.
Working as part of a legal team, duties also include supervising paralegals, drafting legal memos, and supporting practice development.
Qualifications 3+ years of business immigration experience required.
Excellent writing, communication and client management skills.
Business immigration experience with nonimmigrant and immigrant matters, including O-1, H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140.
Experience with J-1s preferred Additional information We offer a competitive compensation arrangement and a collegial work environment, with opportunities for career development.