Remote Business Immigration Attorney

Corporate Immigration Attorneys•Madison, WI

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

The Business Immigration Attorney prepares and files employment-based immigration cases, particularly EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFE matters. The attorney develops a detailed understanding of client cases, prepares immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, and provides legal strategies and guidance to clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Although the position is remote, candidates must reside in Wisconsin. The attorney manages projects, deadlines, and documents; explains legal terminology to clients; researches legal issues and stays current on immigration-law changes; and develops solutions to complex legal questions. The role also includes training client companies and individuals on legal topics and regulatory updates, collaborating with colleagues, communicating with clients and foreign nationals, and assessing corporate employees’ eligibility for U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant visa status. The attorney works with global mobility personnel and offices of general counsel and prepares submissions to the Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The position supervises paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
Strong academic background.
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, with the 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 and proactively on daily tasks with minimal supervision.
Must reside in Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience with EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
Bilingual in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Prepare immigration cases, legal strategies, and cover letters.
Prepare immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and develop in-depth knowledge of client cases, application processes, and requirements, especially for EB1, EB2-NIW, O-1, and RFEs.
Manage projects and deadlines and prepare and revise documents.
Explain legal terminology to clients clearly and in a timely manner.
Research unique legal issues by identifying applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
Stay current 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.
Partner with colleagues to share information, resolve client issues, and support client projects.
Communicate with clients and foreign nationals about procedural and case-processing issues and case strategy.
Assess corporate foreign national employees’ eligibility for U.S. non-immigrant and immigrant visa status.
Work with global mobility personnel and offices of general counsel to prepare petitions and applications for submission to the Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Supervise paralegal staff in record keeping and document preparation to prevent mistakes.