Overview
An organization focused on improving immigration through advanced technology and legal expertise is seeking an Immigration Attorney. This role involves managing a complex caseload of employment-based immigration matters and delivering high-quality client outcomes. The position requires strong legal judgment and the ability to work closely with legal leadership, operations, and product teams to build scalable legal systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage a full range of employment-based immigration cases including EB-1A/B, EB-2 NIW, O-1A/B, H-1B, L-1, PERM, TN, E-2, and others
- Serve as attorney of record, drafting precise, persuasive, and client-focused petitions
- Anticipate and address potential issues proactively to drive cases to resolution
- Guide clients through complex immigration processes with clarity and strategic advice
- Communicate clearly and promptly to keep clients informed throughout their cases
- Handle case escalations from intake through resolution
- Maintain and improve legal standards across templates, processes, and workflows
- Identify operational gaps and propose actionable solutions
- Collaborate with product and operations teams to enhance tooling and workflows
- Participate in new client consultations, assess eligibility, and recommend immigration pathways
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years practicing employment-based immigration law
- Licensed to practice law with a J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited institution
- Strong client focus with a commitment to exceptional legal work and service
- Proactive communication and reliable case ownership, even under high workloads
- Excellent legal judgment and ability to navigate ambiguous or complex cases
- Interest in AI-assisted legal workflows and technology-driven quality improvements
- Desire to contribute to building and improving legal systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $130,000 to $220,000, based on experience
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 20 days of paid time off plus 10 federal holidays
- $250 monthly wellness allowance
- Direct access to legal leadership and involvement in building an AI-native law firm
Location
Remote or as specified by the organization (not explicitly stated in the original description).