Immigration Attorney

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking an Immigration Attorney (Contractor) in a 100% remote role. The candidate will train AI systems by applying deep U.S. immigration law expertise to real-world inputs, drafting and reviewing complex legal content, and providing actionable feedback to improve AI outputs.

Ideal candidates have active bar admission, BigLaw experience, and strong legal writing skills, with the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on technology-driven projects.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law with U.S. immigration expertise.
• BigLaw experience handling complex immigration matters.
• Advanced legal writing and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with case management and document review technologies.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong evaluative abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Review immigration law documents and provide feedback for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft, edit, and evaluate memos, briefs, and case documentation to support AI model improvement.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using industry-standard tools.
• Utilize case management software to simulate technology-enabled workflows.
• Deliver clear, actionable feedback to shape AI-generated legal outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to ensure integrity and applicability of legal data.
• Contribute BigLaw experience to enhance project deliverables.

Job description

Role Title: Immigration Attorney (BigLaw Firms)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Immigration Attorneys from BigLaw firms to contribute their legal expertise to a dynamic client project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next‑generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high‑quality, real‑world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is designed for legal professionals who excel in complex immigration matters and have experience supporting technology‑driven initiatives.

Scope of Work

• Review, analyze, and provide feedback on immigration law documents and legal scenarios for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft, edit, and evaluate legal content, including memos, briefs, and case documentation, to support AI model improvement.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing industry‑standard tools and databases.
• Utilize case management software to simulate and assess technology‑enabled workflows.
• Deliver clear, actionable feedback to shape and refine AI‑generated legal outputs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams to ensure the integrity and practical applicability of legal data.
• Contribute insights from BigLaw firm practice to enhance the depth and relevance of project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active license to practice law with demonstrated expertise in U.S. immigration law.
• Significant experience in a BigLaw firm environment, handling complex immigration casework and client advising.
• Advanced legal writing and analytical skills, with a strong command of legal research tools.
• Familiarity with cutting‑edge case management and document review technologies.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to critically evaluate legal information.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Prior participation in technology‑driven legal projects, AI initiatives, or legal operations innovation is a plus.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.