Business Immigration Counsel

Ogletree Deakins; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Retreat

CLE reimbursement

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Parental leave program

Dependent care FSAs

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Business Immigration Counsel to review petitions for U.S. employment visas. The role offers remote work within states where we have an office and access to extensive training and technology.

The attorney will join a top immigration practice, engage in professional development, and work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• JD required and must maintain licensure in primary state of residence.
• 5+ years of experience in business immigration law.
• Experience in a high-volume business immigration practice.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Strong organization and initiative for case management.
• Excellent skills in researching and drafting affidavits and briefs.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Review immigration petitions for a broad range of U.S. employment visas.
• Participate in firm retreats and use ongoing learning resources and technology.
• Collaborate in a collegial, growth-focused environment with advanced tools.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Editing

Proofreading

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position Summary

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, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Essential Functions

This attorney's role will focus on reviewing immigration petitions for a full range of U.S. employment visas. While this role will not require working in the 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 state of residence.
• A minimum of 5+ 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.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code, as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $170,000 and $170,000. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Ohio is $170,000 and $170,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

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 Adel Asim at [e-mail] with "Business Immigration Counsel - Raleigh" in the subject line.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal professionand all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.