Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, HSA, dental & vision

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Corporate Immigration Attorneys seeks an experienced US Immigration Attorney to prepare and file employment-based immigration cases, including EB1, EB2-NIW, and RFEs. The role is remote but requires residency in North Carolina, and offers exposure to diverse client matters in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will manage petitions with DOL and USCIS, supervise paralegals, and provide training on substantive immigration topics. A JD from a US law school and active bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school and active US bar.
• 1–2 years of EB1/EB2-NIW/O-1/RFE experience is a plus.
• Ability to explain complex immigration topics to clients.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diligently prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
• Prepare immigrant/non-immigrant petitions with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, RFEs.
• Manage projects and deadlines, and prepare documents.
• Explain legal terminology to clients succinctly.
• Research statutes and regulatory changes.
• Provide training on immigration laws to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support client projects.
• Communicate with clients and foreign nationals about case issues.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees.
• Prepare petitions for DOL and USCIS with mobility teams.
• Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document prep.
• Adhere to professional ethics and continuous learning.

Skills

US Bar Admission

Immigration Law

Legal Research

Client Communication

Case Management

Multilingual Mandarin

Education

Juris Doctor, US law school

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 NC 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.

• 1-2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs 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, 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.