Business Immigration Associate Attorney - Mandarin Speaking

Fragomen•San Francisco, CA

5d•$158,000 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fragomen is hiring a Business Immigration Associate Attorney to work with technology and AI clients in a collegial, team-oriented immigration practice. Associates work with experienced immigration professionals and use the firm’s technological systems and industry practices to support clients and staff. This is a hybrid role based in Fragomen’s San Francisco office. The attorney must work in the office at least three days per week. The position involves independently managing client assignments and complex immigration matters, developing case strategies, advising and communicating with clients, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to team leadership, business development, and process improvement.

Requirements

U.S. JD or LLM.
Membership in a U.S. state bar or the Washington, DC bar association.
3–5+ years of experience at Associate level.
Fluency in English and Mandarin.
Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of immigration law.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Dedication to exceptional client service.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior team management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop an expert-level understanding of assigned clients, their industries, and the firm’s practice areas and services.
Independently oversee and manage client assignments with minimal supervision.
Apply legal precedents to client situations and requests, developing creative solutions.
Research complex technical immigration issues, formulate solutions, and complete appropriate documentation.
Independently prepare and file cases and develop strategies for complex matters.
Explain relatively complex issues to a variety of audiences.
Understand the business strategy of the practice area and the firm.
Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, Partners, and other relevant stakeholders; participate in meetings, briefings, workshops, and Q&A sessions and provide client reporting.
Communicate proactively with clients in accordance with service-level agreements and team protocols, providing precise, efficient, thoughtful, and organized responses.
Directly or indirectly supervise, mentor, coach, and manage the performance of junior Associates and other staff.
Follow firm protocols for file maintenance, record keeping, and firm systems, including maintaining data quality in Connect and other technology.
Meet individual and team productivity goals and identify opportunities to cross-sell or bill for out-of-scope services.
Identify and implement improvements to the quality, efficiency, and standardization of processes, products, and services.
Identify and participate in marketing and business development opportunities.
Follow firm standards and policies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory, operational, and client compliance.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teams locally, regionally, and firmwide.
Perform other duties as required.