Contract Attorney (MI)

Soni; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni Resources is partnered with a global law firm to recruit a Temporary Attorney for project-based employment-based immigration work. The role focuses on handling filings, providing legal analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance for defined engagements. Collaboration with internal teams and client stakeholders is required.

Applicants should have a J.D. or LL.M. with State Bar membership, strong legal writing skills, and prior employment-based immigration experience.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing skills.
• Experience in employment-based immigration matters.
• Ability to draft and proofread independently.
• Knowledge of U.S. business immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, supervise paralegal work, and ensure accurate use of case management technology.
• Prepare non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and related government filings.
• Advise client stakeholders on immigration program management and case strategy, drafting supporting documents.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Employment based immigration

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

J.D. or LL.M. with State Bar Membership

Job description

Soni Resources is partnered with a global law firm on their search for project-based, Temporary Attorney. This position requires experience in employment-based, corporate/business immigration matters. The attorney will collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to manage employment-based immigration filings, provide legal analysis, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations for the duration of defined projects or client engagements.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, supervise paralegal work, and ensure accurate use of case management technology in compliance with internal standards and protocols.
• Work with case teams to assess eligibility for corporate foreign national employees and prepare non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and related government filings.
• Advise and collaborate with client stakeholders on immigration program management, compliance, and case strategy, while drafting supporting legal documents and correspondence.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. with State Bar Membership
• Strong legal writing skills
• Employment based immigration experience
• Working knowledge of U.S. business immigration law with strong analytical, research, and writing skills, including the ability to draft and proofread independently.

Compensation

$45-$52/hr. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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