Immigration Legal Writer 3

Ogletree Deakins; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account / Flexible SPAs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Immigration Legal Writer to draft correspondence and memoranda for our business immigration practice. The role collaborates with immigration attorneys and adheres to government deadlines, supporting case preparation and strategy.

The position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state with an Ogletree Deakins office. Qualified applicants with arrest records will be considered as provided by law.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and memoranda for the Firm’s immigration practice.
• Collaborate with immigration attorneys.
• Adhere to government deadlines.
• Support attorneys with case preparation and strategy.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Research

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

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.

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.

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.

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.