Immigration Attorney Job at Confidential, San Diego, CA

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  • Confidential
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description


Salary:
Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $200,000 (based on experience and case volume capability)
Professional growth opportunity within a specialized immigration practice
Collaborative, on-site team environment in San Diego

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Employment-Based Immigration Attorney to join our San Diego office. This role focuses exclusively on employment-based immigrant visa matters, including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience handling PERM labor certifications and I-140 immigrant petitions and will be comfortable managing cases from initiation through final adjudication.
This position does not involve asylum, removal defense, or humanitarian immigration matters.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage employment-based green card matters (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
  • Prepare and file PERM labor certification applications
  • Draft and file I-140 immigrant petitions
  • Prepare National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions where applicable
  • Advise corporate clients on employment-based immigration strategy
  • Draft legal support letters and detailed petition briefs
  • Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs)
  • Work directly with HR representatives and corporate stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with DOL and USCIS regulations
  • Track priority dates and assist with adjustment of status strategy

Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar license in good standing (California preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in employment-based immigration law
  • Demonstrated experience handling:
    • PERM labor certifications
    • EB-1 petitions
    • EB-2 petitions (including NIW preferred)
    • EB-3 petitions
    • I-140 filings
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases in a deadline-driven environment
  • Experience working with corporate clients preferred

About the Company:
Our client has been helping people receive their green cards through their participation in job-creating American business ventures, working with employers to staff their businesses with the best possible candidates and leading overseas workers through the complicated maze of business immigration to realize their American dreams. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Eb 3 Visa Sponsorship, Work at office, Overseas, Work visa

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