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 is remote; however, candidates must reside in Wisconsin to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Develop expert-level understanding of client matters, including preparation of immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of the application process and requirements, specifically in EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, including preparing and revising documents.
• Explain legal terminology to clients succinctly and in a timely manner.
• Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
• Stay up to date on legislative changes affecting immigration.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates about new immigration laws and regulations.
• Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural issues, case processing issues, and case strategy.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Coordinate with global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel, including preparing petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for non-immigrant and immigrant status.
• Supervise paralegal staff work related to record keeping and document preparation to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school.
• Strong academic background.
• Admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
• Ability to explain legal terminology to clients succinctly and in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively, and with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
• Bilingual in Mandarin.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• Remote, with a requirement that candidates reside in Wisconsin to be considered.