Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Job summary

A legal firm specializing in immigration law is seeking Immigration Attorneys to prepare and file employment-based immigration cases, especially in EB1 and EB2-NIW. This remote role requires a Juris Doctor degree and admission to a U.S. state bar. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, exceptional communication abilities, and experience with immigration petitions. The firm offers competitive salaries and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs is a plus.
• Ability to independently work on daily tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Manage various projects and deadlines.
• Research unique legal issues and stay up-to-date on legislative changes.
• Provide training on legal topics and updates.

Skills

Experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs

Bilingual in Mandarin

High-level organizational skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong time management

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Adaptability and willingness to learn

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking Immigration Attorneys for preparing and filing employment-based immigration cases, especially in EB1, EB2-NIW, and RFEs. The role is remote but candidates must reside in California.

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Develop an expert-level understanding of client cases, including preparing immigrant/non-immigrant petitions for EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
• Manage various projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents.
• 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.
• Assess the eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant visa status in the U.S.
• Work with global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to the DOL and USCIS.
• Supervise the work of paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to ensure no mistakes are made.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs is a plus.
• Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail, with ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
• Ability to independently work on daily tasks with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.