Immigration Legal Writer 2

Ogletree Deakins; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 59,000 - 89,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Health and Life Insurance including 
D

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Immigration Legal Writer to draft correspondence and memos for its large U.S. business immigration practice. You will work with immigration attorneys and paralegals to craft persuasive material and ensure timely submission of filings.

The role emphasizes proofreading, editing, and translating complex facts into clear, effective content for review by officers adjudicating immigration matters, with a path toward growth in a top national law firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
• 2+ years of paralegal experience in a business immigration practice.
• Experience researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills. Translate facts into understandable, persuasive content for review by officers adjudicating immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and memoranda for the Firm’s immigration practice.
• Collaborate with immigration attorneys and adhere to government deadlines.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Research

Editing

Time management

Education

BA/BS or Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Immigration Legal Writer role is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of the largest law firms in the United States. Ogletree Deakins is an international firm with 60 offices throughout North America and Europe. We have one of the largest business immigration practices in the United States; our immigration practice group comprises experienced, dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses to develop strategies that facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

The Legal Writer will be responsible for drafting correspondence and memoranda relevant to the Firm’s immigration practice, collaborating with immigration attorneys, and adhering to government deadlines. We offer a collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth‑focused work environment with innovative technology, customized resources and processes, and continuous skill‑based training and professional development.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where we have a physical office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program.
• 2+ years of paralegal experience in a business immigration practice.
• Experience researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills. Successful candidates must be able to translate facts into understandable, persuasive content for review by officers adjudicating immigration matters.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $65,200 and $97,800. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $59,360 and $107,760. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $61,200 and $107,760. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $68,320 and $102,480. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $68,320 and $102,480. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work‑Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $61,200 and $91,800. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $68,320 and $102,480. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $71,840 and $107,760. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $61,200 and $91,800. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $71,840 and $107,760. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in Ohio is $59,360 and $89,040 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. The application deadline for this position is December 31st, 2026.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

Please note that applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered. If you have questions, please e‑mail [e-mail] with “Legal Writer 2” in the subject line.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins has one of the largest Business Immigration practices in the United States and provides a wide range of legal services to employers seeking temporary business visas and permanent residence for foreign national employees. We provide comprehensive immigration services to clients of all sizes, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Our practice is designed to provide superior client service at competitive fixed fee rates. Our attorneys are proactive in handling client matters, from case initiation to case strategy/planning to the successful completion of the case, always remaining accessible to all of our clients.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.