Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys; Texas; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, HSA, dental, and vision insure

Long-term and short-term disability

Optional 401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Corporate Immigration Attorneys seeks experienced Immigration Attorneys to prepare and file employment-based immigration cases, including EB1, EB1B, O1, and NIW. The role is remote, but candidates must reside in Texas and be admitted to a U.S.

state bar. You will manage case strategy, deadlines, and document preparation, explain complex legal concepts to clients, and stay up-to-date on evolving immigration laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited US law school.
• Bar admission to a US state is required.
• 1–2 years of EB1/EB1B, O1 and NIW experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file employment-based immigration petitions (EB1, EB1B, O1, NIW).
• Develop case strategies, manage deadlines, and revise documents.
• Explain legal concepts clearly to clients and teams.
• Research statutory and regulatory issues; stay current on immigration law.
• Train client companies on substantive topics and updates.
• Coordinate with mobility teams and general counsel.
• Supervise paralegals and ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

EB1/EB1B

O1 visa

NIW

J.D. / LL.M.

Bar admission

Bilingual

Organization

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

We are currently seeking Immigration Attorneys for preparing and filing employment-based immigration cases, especially in EB1, EB1B, O1 and NIW.

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, EB1B, O1 and NIW.
• 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, EB1B, O1 and NIW, 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.