Immigration Legal Writer 3

Ogletree Deakins; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health Insurance (Dental & Vision)

HSA/FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Immigration Legal Writer to draft correspondence and memoranda for the firm’s business immigration practice. You will collaborate with immigration attorneys and ensure timely completion of government filings.

The role emphasizes strong proofreading, editing, and research skills, with a focus on translating complex facts into clear legal content for adjudication authorities. Remote work is possible with residency in a state hosting an office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program.
• 4+ years of paralegal experience in a business immigration practice.
• Experience researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for immigration matters.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and memoranda for the firm’s immigration practice.
• Collaborate with immigration attorneys and adhere to government deadlines.
• Translate facts into clear, persuasive content for officers adjudicating matters.

Skills

Legal research

Editing

Time management

Content writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

ABA-approved 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 law 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 appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Our fast-paced business immigration practice group has several openings for experienced Legal Writers! 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.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 4+ 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 and persuasive content to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters.

Please note that we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $84,068 and $108,794 . In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $76,643 and $120,006 In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $79,118 and $120,006. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $88,223 and $114,171. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $88,223 and $114,171.In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $79,118 and $102,388.In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $88,223 and $114,171.In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $92,732 and $120,006.In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $79,118 and $102,388.In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $92,732 and $120,006.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 $76,643 and $99,185 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

• 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
• 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" 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 professionand all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to consider the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.