Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys; Rolling Meadows (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Corporate Immigration Attorneys seeks an experienced Immigration Attorney to prepare and file employment-based petitions, focusing on EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs. The position is remote, but candidates must reside in Illinois.

You will work with clients from diverse backgrounds in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with colleagues to manage multiple projects and deadlines. You will explain complex legal concepts to clients, supervise paralegal staff, and stay current with changes in

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited US law school.
• US state bar admission in good standing.
• Some experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Prepare immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with in-depth knowledge of EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
• Manage projects and deadlines, and prepare/revise documents.
• Explain legal terminology to clients clearly and concisely.
• Research statutes and judicial decisions on complex issues.
• Stay updated on immigration law changes and regulations.
• Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
• Provide training on immigration topics to clients and staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support client projects.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals about procedural and case strategy details.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for non-immigrant and immigrant status.
• Prepare petitions for DOL and USCIS submissions.
• Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

None

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.