Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Socket.dev; Rolling Meadows (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSAs

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking Immigration Attorneys to prepare and file employment-based immigration cases, with emphasis on EB1, EB2-NIW, and O-1. The position requires ability to work remotely while residing in Illinois.

You will manage cases, draft petitions, and collaborate with a skilled team to resolve complex issues for diverse clients. Strong communication, organization, and legal analysis are essential to success in this fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited US law school and bar admission.
• Experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs an asset.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Develop expert-level understanding of client cases and petitions (EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, RFEs).
• Manage projects and deadlines, and prepare/revise documents.
• Explain legal terminology to clients clearly and timely.
• Research statutes and judicial decisions for unique issues.
• Stay updated on immigration law changes and regulations.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training to clients on immigration topics and updates.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share information and support projects.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals about procedures and strategy.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for visas.
• Prepare petitions for DOL and USCIS submissions.
• Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Multitasking

Document drafting

Team collaboration

Bilingual

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 O1.

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 IL to be considered for this position.

Job 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 degree from an accredited US law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing.
• Some 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.