About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal — Immigration.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s immigration team is seeking an entry-level Immigration Legal Assistant to support business immigration matters. You will work hands-on with case preparation and client communications while receiving training and mentorship.

• Analyze case documents and assist with preparing immigration applications and petitions for filing with government agencies
• Draft and revise support letters and immigration-related legal documents describing eligibility for visa classifications and other immigration benefits
• Proofread and edit written materials for grammar, clarity, and consistency; synthesize complex information into concise narratives
• Draft professional client correspondence (emails, letters) and maintain timely communication with corporate contacts and foreign nationals
• Compile, summarize, and track case data, statuses, and reports
• Collect, organize, and maintain confidential client files and supporting documentation
• Manage a high volume of matters and competing deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail
• Participate in training workshops, legal practice meetings, and continuing updates on immigration strategy and regulations
• Assist with additional legal projects as assigned

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What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be early-career or recently graduated and motivated to build a long-term career in immigration law.

• Bachelor’s degree plus professional office experience (internships/fellowships alone are not sufficient), OR Paralegal certification, OR 1–2+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and proofreading
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with case or data management systems is a plus
• Positive, client-service mindset and a demonstrated interest in immigration law
• Must be available to work onsite Monday–Friday in the San Francisco (SoMa) office — remote work is not available

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Role Details & Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time; long-term contract opportunity with training and professional development
• Location: SoMa, CA (San Francisco) — onsite Monday through Friday
• Estimated salary (provided by source): $77,915 per year (estimate)
• Benefits: For contract/temporary professionals, benefits may include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; eligibility for 401(k) enrollment may apply. Specific benefits and eligibility are determined by Confidential Client.
• Work authorization: All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Fair Chance: Confidential Client will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
• This posting follows standard US hiring requirements; if you have questions about accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.