Overview
Immigration Attorney – Corporate Practice
- Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary Range: $130,000–$250,000
- Hiring at all experience levels: Associate through Senior
This role involves handling the full spectrum of employer immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, PERM, and EB-2/EB-3 green cards, for a variety of clients ranging from funded startups to large enterprises. The complexity and autonomy of cases increase with experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage employer immigration cases across various visa categories and green card processes.
- Maintain high standards of legal work and proactive communication with client HR teams.
- Utilize automated workflows and a unified platform to streamline case management and coordination.
- For associates: gain hands-on experience with direct mentorship.
- For mid-level attorneys: take full client ownership and develop strategic advisory skills.
- For senior attorneys: operate autonomously, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to practice leadership.
Requirements
- J.D. degree and active U.S. bar admission (associates may be awaiting results).
- Commitment to rigorous service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
- Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Clear, proactive, and trustworthy communication style valued by client HR teams.
Experience Levels
- Associate (0–3 years): Strong research and writing skills; organized and responsive; interest in employer immigration; paralegal, clinic, or corporate law experience is a plus.
- Mid-Level (3–6 years): Hands-on experience with H-1B, PERM, or intracompany transfers; comfortable working directly with HR contacts; proactive ownership of cases.
- Senior (6+ years): Deep expertise across employer immigration; trusted strategic advisor to HR and Legal leadership; leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $250,000, scaling with experience.
- Performance-based bonuses linked to output and quality.
- Opportunity to earn $200,000 to $1,000,000+ through practice leadership roles.
Location
- Remote position requiring U.S. residency.