Immigration Attorney – High-Skilled Immigration

Ellis Porter; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid-time-off policy

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Ellis Porter is seeking an Immigration Attorney for their High-Skilled Immigration team. The role involves collaboration with clients across various industries to navigate immigration processes. This position offers flexibility with fully remote options as well as in-person opportunities in Troy or Ann Arbor, MI.

Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctor degree, have 1-3+ years in immigration law, and be able to effectively manage a busy caseload while providing excellent client service. Include competitive benefits and a diverse work culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in U.S. immigration matters.
• Possess a Juris Doctor degree & are a member of any U.S. State Bar.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies for work visa matters.
• Conduct in-depth conversations with clients about immigration processes.
• Prepare and file immigration petitions with USCIS.

Skills

1-3+ years of experience in U.S. immigration matters

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage busy caseloads

Patience for educational correspondence

Comfort using advanced digital tools

High level of attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Our Culture:

We’re also immensely proud of our culture at Ellis Porter. It’s not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we’re not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don’t tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. We’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.

The Position:

As an Immigration Attorney on our High‑Skilled Immigration team, you will be part of a team of attorneys and case managers that help our clients navigate immigrant work visa issues. You will work with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, engineering, bioscience, and other emerging industries, to help them seize exciting opportunities in today’s evolving economy – it’s truly rewarding work.

This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in‑person or hybrid role. Please note – although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.

What You’ll Do:

• Under the direction of the High‑Skilled Immigration Partner and Senior Attorneys, you’ll work with clients to develop and implement legal strategies for work visa matters, including EB‑1A, EB‑1B, EB‑2 NIW, and O‑1 petitions.
• Conduct in‑depth conversations with clients and prospective clients to explain immigration processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence.
• Answer questions about their immigration process steps, timelines, and costs.
• Prepare and file immigration petitions with USCIS, in collaboration with fellow attorneys and case managers (paralegals).
• Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence issued by USCIS.

What Skills and Experience You’ll Bring:

• 1‑3+ years of experience in U.S. immigration matters.
• Possess a Juris Doctor degree & are a member of any U.S. State Bar.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand.
• Patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients and potential clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions.
• Comfort using advanced digital tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, conduct research, and enhance client communication efficiency.
• High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy.
• Take pride in delivering highly responsive and proactive client service.

What We’ll Provide to You:

• An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast‑growing firm with an inspiring mission.
• An opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships.
• Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• People‑centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits, a 401(k)‑retirement savings plan with employer‑matching, and a generous paid‑time‑off policy.
• Casual attire and lots of free food and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture.

Does this position, and our culture, seem like a good fit for you? If so, we would love to speak with you about joining the Ellis Porter team!

Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.