Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Overview

This role involves preparing and filing employment-based immigration cases, with a focus on EB1, EB2-NIW, and RFEs. The position requires working remotely but candidates must reside in Wisconsin to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters diligently.
• Develop expert-level understanding of client cases, including immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, especially EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines; prepare and revise legal documents.
• Explain legal terminology clearly and promptly to clients.
• Research unique legal issues by identifying relevant statutes and judicial decisions.
• Stay current on legislative changes affecting immigration law.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates on immigration laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support client projects.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural matters, case processing, and strategy.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Work with global mobility personnel and general counsel offices to prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs preferred.
• Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, HSA, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability benefits.
• Optional 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Location

• Remote position; candidates must reside in Wisconsin.