Immigration Attorney

Lawhive; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vacation

401k

Equity options

Job summary

Lawhive in New York City is seeking an Immigration Attorney to manage a high‑volume portfolio focused on family and small business immigration, including visas and naturalization. You will collaborate with Product and Engineering to shape an AI‑powered platform and advise on workflow improvements.

Ideal candidates bring strong client service, ability to work in fast-paced startup environments, and passion for advancing accessible, affordable legal help through technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume caseload.
• Successful track record working with clients that need immigration help.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• A strong interest in AI and how it can be used to improve the legal system.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with questions.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment considered a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of immigration matters from start to finish.
• Advise clients on legal merits, potential outcomes, and next steps.
• Prepare & file a wide range of different US visa applications.
• Define limited scope product offerings for small business and family Immigration needs.
• Assist in collaborating with co-counsel on matters that require local or in-person representation as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with our Product and Engineering teams to review and provide feedback on product features for Lawhive’s AI platform, affecting immigration matters
• Advise on edge cases, risk scenarios, and regulatory considerations
• Participate in user testing, feature scoping, and documentation reviews

Skills

Organisational skills

Client-facing immigration experience

Verbal and written communication

Interest in AI and tech in law

Empathy and patience

Problem solving

Independent and team work

Motivated and proactive

Startup/scale-up experience

Job description

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 + share options + bonus

Location: New York City, Austin, Arizona

About Lawhive

Lawhive is a new kind of law firm - one designed around attorneys, not just clients.

We’re building a future where lawyers can focus on what they do best: delivering excellent legal advice, without the noise of admin, inefficient tools, or unnecessary overhead. Our platform supports experienced attorneys through AI and a purpose-built technology for completing legal work

We specialise in helping individuals and small businesses with legal issues that matter deeply to them. From Visas, Citizenship and Naturalization through to disputes and consumer rights. Behind the scenes, our AI supports routine admin and document work, helping you get back hours each week.

We’re on a mission to make legal help more accessible and affordable, and we believe the best way to do that is by empowering great lawyers to do their best work.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, legal team backed by top-tier investors including Google Ventures, Balderton, and TQ Ventures. We’ve just raised a $60M Series B and are growing fast - with you at the centre of our next chapter.

The Role

As an Immigration Attorney at Lawhive, you will manage a high-volume portfolio of immigration matters focused on the Immigration needs of families and small businesses, such as Family Petitions, Adjustments to Status, Naturalization, Fiancé Visas, TN and E2 Visas as well as general advisory work. In addition to core immigration work, you will partner closely with our Product and Engineering teams, acting as a subject matter expert to help shape our AI-powered legal platform. Acting as a key part of the feedback loop between our users and tech teams, you will advise on key product features and workflows to help ensure our tools reflect real-world immigration practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on immigration work and is excited about the impact of AI on the legal system.

• Manage a portfolio of immigration matters from start to finish

• Advise clients on legal merits, potential outcomes, and next steps.

• Prepare & file a wide range of different US visa applications

• Define limited scope product offerings for small business and family Immigration needs.

• Assist in collaborating with co-counsel on matters that require local or in-person representation as needed.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with our Product and Engineering teams to review and provide feedback on product features for Lawhive’s AI platform, affecting immigration matters

• Advise on edge cases, risk scenarios, and regulatory considerations

• Participate in user testing, feature scoping, and documentation reviews

What You'll Bring

• Excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume caseload

• Successful track record working with clients that need immigration help

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively

• A strong interest in AI and how it can be used to improve the legal system

• Empathy and patience when dealing with questions

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment considered a bonus

Interview process

• Introductory call with our Talent team

• Technical interview with our US Managing Director

• Values interview with our Head of AI & Co-Founder

• We offer!

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover

• Vacation: 20 days + 11 Federal holidays + 1 day of Birthday leave

• 401k: Matching contribution up to 2% of salary

• Equity: Options in Lawhive LTD

Diversity at Lawhive

At Lawhive we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we’re always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team. We’re not yet where we want to be but as we scale we’ll only ever increase the focus we apply to this.