Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Corporate Immigration Attorneys seeks US immigration attorneys to prepare and file employment-based cases (EB1, EB2-NIW, RFEs). The role is remote, but candidates must reside in Texas.

You will handle immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, counsel clients, and collaborate with mobility teams while supervising paralegals. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LL.M from a US school, are admitted to a US state bar in good standing, and have 1–2 years' EB1/EB2-NIW/O-1/RFE experience.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent from an accredited US law school and bar admission in good standing.
• 1–2 years of EB1/EB2-NIW/O-1/RFEs experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong time management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask in a fast-paced firm.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare immigration cases, strategies, and cover letters.
• Prepare immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1 knowledge.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines; revise documents as needed.
• Explain legal terminology to clients clearly and promptly.
• Research statutes and judgments to resolve complex issues.
• Stay updated on immigration law changes and reforms.
• Provide training on substantive topics to client companies and individuals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share information and support cases.
• Communicate effectively with clients and foreign nationals on procedures and strategy.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for visa status in the U.S.
• Prepare petitions for DOL and USCIS submissions for non-immigrant/immigrant statuses.
• Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document prep.

Skills

Legal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independence

Multitasking

Bilingual (optional)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. from US law school

US state bar admission in good standing

Job description

We are currently seeking Immigration Attorneys for preparing and filing employment-based immigration cases, especially in EB1, EB2-NIW, and RFEs.

The role of US Immigration Attorneys is complex and requires specific personality traits. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, working with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, and is comfortable with handling various employment-based visa types. We are looking for team members who are passionate about their work and understand the positive impact they have on our clients' success.

Although this role is remote, candidates must reside in the state of Texas to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Develop an expert-level understanding of your client cases. This includes preparing immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of the application process and requirements, specifically in EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
• Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents.
• Be able to explain legal terminology to clients succinctly in a timely manner.
• Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
• Stay up-to-date on legislative changes that may affect immigration.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training to client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates about new immigration laws and regulations.
• Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support all client projects.
• Regularly and effectively communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural, case processing issues, and case strategy.
• Possess the skill set to assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Work with esteemed global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel. This will involve preparing petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the respected United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for non-immigrant and immigrant status for foreign national employees.
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure no mistakes are made.

• Possess a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree from an accredited US law school.
• Be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail, alongside the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to independently work on daily tasks, proactively, and with minimal supervision.

• Health, HSA, dental, and vision insurance.

• Long-term and short-term disability benefits.
• Optional 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.