Immigration Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Vacation and sick time

Parking/public transportationAllowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Immigration Attorney with 6+ years of experience to join its Detroit, MI office. The ideal candidate handles employment-based immigration matters including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, E's, O-1s, L-1s, and TNs, with readiness to manage a range of business immigration matters.

This full-time position offers the option to work remotely two days per week, with a collaborative team and opportunities for leadership, client development, and strategic immigration planning.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing (US jurisdiction).
• Substantial experience managing client work and liaising with client contacts.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supervising junior associates, paralegals, and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients.
• Advise clients on business immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance considerations.
• Oversee and review matters prepared by associates and paralegals.
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations.
• Manage and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff assigned to client teams.
• Coordinate closely with firm members on client strategy, service delivery, and resource allocation.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within client immigration programs.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to long-term client relationships.

Skills

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Client liaison

Leadership

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney with over six years of experience to join their Detroit, MI office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment-based immigration, including H-1Bs, PERMs, I-140s, AOS, E's, O-1s, L-1s, and TN's, and be willing to handle various business immigration matters. This full-time position offers the flexibility to work remotely two days per week.

Duties

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic point of contact for assigned corporate clients.
• Advise clients on business immigration strategy, workforce planning, and compliance considerations.
• Oversee and review matters prepared by associates and paralegals.
• Lead regular client status calls, planning discussions, and escalations.
• Manage and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff assigned to client teams.
• Coordinate closely with firm members on client strategy, service delivery, and resource allocation.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within client immigration programs.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Substantial experience managing client work and liaising with client contacts.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supervising junior associates, paralegals, and other support staff.

Education

Strong academic credentials.

Certifications

Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.