Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys•Dallas, TX

3h•$65,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a remote U.S. Immigration Attorney to prepare and file employment-based immigration cases, especially EB1, EB1B, O1, and NIW matters. The role works with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds in a fast-paced environment and requires comfort handling multiple employment-based visa types. Candidates must reside in Texas. The attorney will develop detailed knowledge of client cases and immigration procedures, assess foreign national employees’ eligibility for U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant status, and prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor and USCIS. The position involves legal research and strategy, client communication and training, collaboration with colleagues and global mobility personnel, and supervision of paralegal work.

Requirements

Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
High-level organizational skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume law firm setting.
Adaptability and willingness to learn across various practice areas.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently, proactively, and with minimal supervision.
Must reside in Texas.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience with EB1, EB1B, O1, and NIW cases, and RFEs.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Prepare cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
Develop expert-level understanding of client cases and prepare immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, particularly in EB1, EB1B, O1, and NIW matters.
Manage projects and deadlines, and prepare and revise documents.
Explain legal terminology to clients clearly and promptly.
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.
Train client companies and individuals on substantive legal topics and updates to immigration laws and regulations.
Collaborate with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support client projects.
Communicate with clients and foreign nationals about procedures, case processing issues, and case strategy.
Assess corporate foreign national employees’ eligibility for non-immigrant and immigrant U.S. visa status.
Work with global mobility personnel and the office of general counsel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor and USCIS.
Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to help ensure accuracy.