Immigration Attorney

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, and family-based cases. Caseload complexity and autonomy increase with experience, while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual immigration cases with a focus on quality and client communication
• Utilize automated workflows to streamline attorney, paralegal, and client coordination
• Leverage smart draft tracking tools to receive feedback and improve filings
• Maintain full case context through a unified platform that consolidates emails, notes, and updates
• Set your own caseload intensity, balancing volume and quality
• Meet aggressive service level agreements (SLAs) and uphold rigorous legal standards
• For senior attorneys: mentor junior colleagues and contribute to practice leadership

Career Path

• Associates (0–3 years): Develop legal skills with mentorship on real cases
• Mid-Level Attorneys (3–6 years): Take full ownership of cases and enhance client communication
• Senior Attorneys (6+ years): Operate autonomously, mentor others, and pursue practice leadership
• Practice Ownership opportunity: Lead your own team and book of business, with earnings potential from $200K to $1M+

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active U.S. bar admission (or awaiting results for associates)
• Commitment to high-quality standards and SLAs
• Self-motivated with an ownership mindset
• Strong communication skills that positively impact client relationships

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; comfortable with direct client communication; motivated to take ownership of cases
• Senior (6+ years): Deep expertise in O-1, EB-1A, and/or EB-2 NIW strategies; ability to mentor junior attorneys; ambition for practice leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $250,000, scaling with experience
• Performance bonuses based on output and quality
• Potential earnings from $200,000 to over $1,000,000 for practice leaders

Location

• Remote position, U.S.-based applicants only