Business Immigration Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Business Immigration Counsel to support its extensive immigration practice. This flexible role emphasizes helping clients navigate their immigration needs without the demands of a partner-track position. Applicants should have a Juris Doctor and relevant experience in business immigration.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid parental leave

CLE reimbursement

Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must remain licensed in their primary practice.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in business immigration.
• Experience in a high-volume immigration practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with business immigration processes.
• Manage case files and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Conduct research and draft legal documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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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.

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 - $140,000. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is 9/2/2025.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this position in Colorado is between $140,000 - $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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 – Remote" 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. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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