Overview
Immigration Attorney – Individual 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 is designed for attorneys committed to advancing their immigration law practice, handling individual immigration matters such as O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, family-based, and marriage-based cases. Caseload complexity and autonomy increase with experience, while maintaining high standards of quality.
Responsibilities
- Manage individual immigration cases with varying complexity depending on experience level
- Utilize automated workflows to streamline attorney, paralegal, and client coordination
- Use smart draft tracking tools to receive feedback and improve filing quality
- Maintain comprehensive case context through a unified platform integrating emails, meeting notes, and portal updates
- Uphold aggressive service level agreements (SLAs), rigorous legal quality, and client communication standards
- For senior attorneys: mentor junior colleagues and contribute to practice leadership
Career Path
- Associates (0–3 years): Develop legal skills with direct mentorship on real cases
- Mid-Level Attorneys (3–6 years): Take full ownership of cases and enhance client communication skills
- Senior Attorneys (6+ years): Operate autonomously, mentor juniors, and pursue practice leadership
- Practice Ownership: Opportunity to lead your own team and book of business, with earnings potential from $200,000 to over $1 million
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active U.S. bar admission (associates may be awaiting results)
- Commitment to high-quality standards and SLAs
- Self-motivated with an ownership mindset
- Excellent communication skills recognized by clients
Experience Levels
- Associate (0–3 years): Strong legal research and writing skills; interest in immigration law; experience in immigration clinics, paralegal roles, or externships is a plus
- Mid-Level (3–6 years): Experience with employment-based or extraordinary ability petitions; growing comfort with direct client communication; readiness to take ownership of matters
- Senior (6+ years): Deep expertise in O-1, EB-1A, and/or EB-2 NIW strategies; ability to mentor junior attorneys; ambition toward practice leadership
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $130,000 to $250,000, scaling with experience
- Performance bonuses tied to output and quality
- Potential earnings from $200,000 to over $1 million for practice leaders
Location
- Remote position, U.S.-based applicants only