Business Immigration Attorney

Envoy Global, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CIP, P.C. is hiring a Business Immigration Attorney to join a remote-first team serving clients across the United States. This permanent, full-time role focuses on high-volume NIV/IV matters (PERM, I-140, AOS, H-1B, L-1, TN, E visa).

You will advise clients, supervise paralegals, and collaborate with other attorneys. The successful candidate will have a JD, bar admission, 1–3 years of related experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD required and admitted to the State Bar
• 1–3 years of related immigration law experience
• Experience with PERM, H-1B, L-1, TN and E visas preferred
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent client service and communication abilities
• Proficient with MS Office and legal research tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file immigration cases including H-1B, I-140, I-485
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients and liaise with client contacts
• Supervise paralegals and support staff on casework quality
• Mentor team members and collaborate with other attorneys
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and memoranda
• Assist with high-volume NIV/IV immigration matters
• Support Enterprise and Small Business clients
• Maintain knowledge of law and policy changes
• Manage case management and reporting duties

Skills

Client management

Legal research

English proficiency

Team mentorship

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar Admittance

Tools

Envoy Global case processing software

Job description

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.

CIP PCis a nationally recognized immigration law firm known for delivering strategic, business-focused solutions. With a highly skilledremote-first teambased across the United States, we are experiencingstrong growthdriven by continued success with our corporate clients. To support this momentum, we are excited to add an Attorneywithexpertiseinbusiness immigrationto our team. This is a permanent, full-timeopportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The purpose of the Business Immigration Attorney at CIP, P.C., is to assist the assigned team in the review and filing of immigration casework. In this role, The Business Immigration Attorney will closely liaise with client contacts, provide strategic legal counsel, and help manage immigration programs. In-depth experience with high volume employment-based NIV and IV immigration cases, including PERM, I-140, AOS, H-1B, L-1, TN, and E visa matters is required within this role. It also requires legal research and preparation of complex written projects for immigration cases as well as reviewing work of Paralegals, to ensure accuracy and quality.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and file cases for acceptance and approval including at least H-1B, I-140, I-485, and client-relevant NIV/IV
• Perform client management and consult for Small Business potential clients, while also guiding clients through processes
• Provide support to Managing Attorney on Enterprise clients as well as provide support and leadership to assigned team(s)
• May liaise with other attorneys or departments in the firm on projects
• Assistwith maintenance of casework quality and consistency on the assigned team(s)
• Evaluate cases andassistin providing case strategies and/or solutions to issues
• Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation and leave of absence
• Work closely with and mentor paralegals; May provide supervision of other employees, asrequired
• Perform reporting/auditing duties
• Supplement andmaintainknowledge of law and policy changes
• Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs
• Analyze facts, patterns, and complex legal issues toprovidesound legal advice
• Prepare immigration-based filings for complex case management
• Gain rapport and foster strong relationships in a professional, proactive, considerate, and accountable way with clients, colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admittance to the State Bar
• 1-3 years of related experience
• 1+ years of experience/proficiencylevel with PERM
• Experience with H-1B, L-1,TNand E visas
• Track recordof consistently meeting SLEs (Service Level Expectations)
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools
• Fluency of the English language in both written and verbal forms; Bilingual a plus, but notrequired
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering exceptional client service
• Youexhibitexcellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Sharp eye for attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work
• Youpossessan exceptional ability to analyze data and cases
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills andare able tomeet strict deadlines
• You are tech savvy andpossessstrong computer literacy with the ability to adapt tostate-of-the-artEnvoy Global case processing software
• Contribute to positive team morale, even within a remote work environment
• Ability to multi-task and fulfill daily responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and strategize for solution options and recommendations

Why CIP:

CIP P.C.is a highly reputable business immigration law firm that focuses on offering its clients exceptional legal service and support, while ensuring a work-life balance for its employees.

Please note, we may have multiple openings for this role, each of which may require experience with one or more case types. As part of the application process, you will complete a brief screening assessment to indicate your years of experience and relevant case type expertise.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000-$175,000

Notice at Collection for California Applicants:http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants

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