Business Immigration Counsel

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Immigration Counsel to support immigrants in achieving their American dream. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, focusing on reviewing immigration petitions for a variety of U.S. employment visas. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you'll have access to extensive resources and innovative technology. Join a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of skilled employees transitioning to the U.S. If you're passionate about immigration law and ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programs

Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat

CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement

401(k) plan

Affordable health and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare program

Paid parental leave on-ramping program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business immigration as a licensed attorney.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize in case management.

Responsibilities

• Review immigration petitions for various U.S. employment visas.
• Participate in the firm's annual in-person attorney retreat.

Skills

Business Immigration Law

Research and Writing

Case Management

Proofreading and Editing

Time Management

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.

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.

Essential Functions

This attorney role will focus on reviewing immigration petitions for a full range of U.S. employment visas. While this role will not be required to work in-office, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual in-person all attorney retreat and will have access to the firm’s extensive learning and development resources and cutting-edge technology.

We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill-based training and professional development.

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.

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 – Raleigh” 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. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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