Business Immigration Counsel

Ogletree Deakins • Raleigh, NC

12d • Remote

About The Position

Ogletree Deakins is hiring a Business Immigration Counsel to review immigration petitions for the full range of U.S. employment visas. The position may be performed remotely, provided the attorney resides in a state where the firm has a physical office. The role does not include the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder or partner-track position. The attorney will participate in the firm’s annual in-person all-attorney retreat and have access to the firm’s learning and development resources and technology.

The firm describes its environment as collegial, collaborative, challenging, and growth-focused, supported by customized resources and processes, innovative technology, continuous skill-based training, and professional development. Ogletree Deakins is an international labor and employment law firm with a large U.S. business immigration practice serving domestic and international corporations and businesses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the candidate’s primary state of residence.
• At least 5 years of experience practicing business immigration as a licensed attorney.
• Experience working in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and initiative in case management.
• Excellent research skills and writing skills, including writing affidavits and briefs.
• Excellent proofreading, editing, reading comprehension, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review immigration petitions for a full range of U.S. employment visas.
• Manage cases, prioritizing work and taking initiative.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Several competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and/or health care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree