Business Immigration Attorney

Overview

This role supports a nationally recognized immigration law firm’s business immigration practice. The position is permanent and full-time, with a remote-first team based across the United States. The Business Immigration Attorney will assist assigned teams with the review and filing of immigration casework, provide strategic legal counsel, and help manage immigration programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file cases for acceptance and approval, including at least H-1B, I-140, I-485, and client-relevant NIV/IV
• Manage client relationships and consult with Small Business potential clients, guiding clients through relevant processes
• Provide support to the Managing Attorney on enterprise clients, and provide support and leadership to assigned team(s)
• Liaise with other attorneys or departments as needed on projects
• Maintain casework quality and consistency across assigned team(s)
• Evaluate cases and assist with developing case strategies and/or solutions to issues
• Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation and leave of absence
• Work closely with and mentor paralegals; may supervise other employees as required
• Perform reporting/auditing duties
• Stay current on law and policy changes
• Conduct legal research and prepare complex written projects (including legal memoranda and/or legal briefs)
• Analyze facts, patterns, and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice
• Prepare immigration-based filings for complex case management
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admittance to the State Bar
• 1-3 years of related experience
• 1+ years of experience/proficiency level with PERM
• Experience with H-1B, L-1, TN and E visas
• Track record of consistently meeting SLEs (Service Level Expectations)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools
• Fluency of the English language in both written and verbal forms (bilingual a plus, but not required)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work
• Ability to analyze data and cases
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Tech savvy with the ability to adapt to case processing software
• Ability to contribute positively to team morale in a remote work environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet daily responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and strategize solution options and recommendations

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $100,000-$175,000

Location

• Remote-first; team based across the United States.