Immigration Legal Writer III

Ogletree Deakins; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Legal Writer III in Raleigh, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting immigration cases. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. You'll conduct in-depth research, draft persuasive legal documents, and collaborate closely with experienced attorneys. The firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and diversity, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Immigration and/or Legal Writing.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, gather evidence, and draft legal documents for immigration matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys on writing projects and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Legal Writing

Research Skills

Proofreading

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Summary

Help make the American dream come true for immigrants! This 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 consists of experienced and dedicated immigration lawyers and paralegals who work with domestic and international corporations and businesses in developing appropriate strategies to facilitate the international transfer of skilled employees.

Our Raleigh office has an opportunity for a Legal Writer III to join their fast-paced business immigration practice! Working independently and in a team environment, the Legal Writer III will be responsible for conducting research, gathering evidence, building petitions, and drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other documents relevant to the Firm’s immigration practice.

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.

Essential Functions

• Research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents to assist attorneys with immigration matters.
• Possess a strong understanding of or ability to learn immigration law and the firm’s network of clients, cases, and legal teams.
• Translate facts into understandable and persuasive content to be reviewed by officers adjudicating immigration matters.
• Exhibit skill in performing online research, navigating the web, and being a quick study to understand and articulate the nuances of any particular position in science, arts, education, business, or athletics.
• Lead in formulating legal strategies for cases, and execute agreed-upon strategies, including communications with beneficiaries to coordinate petition preparation.
• Work closely with immigration attorneys on special writing projects and perform copy-editing and proofreading.
• Work independently and manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.
• Write skillfully and collaborate with reviewing attorneys to ensure accuracy and efficacy.
• Perform and review non-writing tasks as assigned, including creating/collating exhibits or drafting forms.
• Train new Legal Writers upon request by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Business Immigration and/or Legal Writing or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills are required.
• Excellent researching, critical thinking, writing, proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time-management skills.
• Proficient in multitasking within a dynamic, high-pressure environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues when necessary.

Benefits

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

If you have questions, please e-mail Jess Lindsey at [e-mail] with “Legal Writer III – Raleigh" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.