Business Immigration Counsel

Ogletree Deakins; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Business Immigration Counsel, helping immigrants achieve their American dream. This mid-senior level role offers flexibility, a competitive salary of $140,000, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor and at least 3 years of business immigration experience.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Health and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare program

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in business immigration.
• Outstanding academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Assist immigrants in navigating the business immigration process.
• Manage case files and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Skills

Research

Writing

Proofreading

Time Management

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor

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Position Summary

Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest international law firms based in the U.S. with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the U.S.; our immigration practice group consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and be in good standing in their primary place of work/residence.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience practicing business immigration as a licensed attorney.
• Experience working in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Must be well-organized with the capacity to prioritize and take initiative in case management.
• Excellent skills in research and writing affidavits and briefs.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this role is $140,000. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is 8/20/2025.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at [e-mail] with “Business Immigration Counsel – Austin” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. The firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years by Best Law Firms. In 2024, it was named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys in 60 offices across the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Mexico, representing a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies.

We are fully committed to diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments and strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice