Immigration Attorney - Green Card Services

Ellis Porter•Ann Arbor, MI

17d•$100,000•Remote

About The Position

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call them Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch. Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team embraces the grind because we love what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately, impacts our clients. As a result of our unique approach to delivering immigration legal services, we continue to experience considerable growth, so this is a very exciting time to join the Ellis Porter Team! Our Culture: We're also very proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. We strive to create an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as an immigration professional. As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the immigration legal field. Position Summary: As an Attorney on our Green Card Services team, you will be part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers that help our global clients navigate the US immigration system. You will work on immigration matters including I-140 Immigrant petitions, I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications and/or Immigrant Visa Processing applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help companies, their international employees, and our individual High-Skilled Immigration (HSI) clients achieve their professional goals - it's truly rewarding work. This position can be fully remote from any U.S. location, or based in either our Troy, MI or Ann Arbor, MI office as an in-person or hybrid role. Please note - although this role can be remote, all work must be performed within the United States.

Requirements

1-2+ years of experience working in the employment-based immigration field as an attorney.
Familiarity with the interplay between PERM Labor Certification concepts, nonimmigrant status concepts and I-140, AOS, and Immigrant Visa concepts
Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines
Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand
Possess patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions
High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy
Ability to deliver highly responsive and proactive client service

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing I-140 immigration petitions and I-485 AOS applications is preferable but not required

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the practice team Director, you'll work with employers, their international employees, and HSI clients to develop and implement legal strategies for a variety of immigration matters
Conduct in-depth conversations with clients to explain visa application processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence
Answer client questions about application process steps, timelines and costs
Prepare and file green card related applications with the appropriate government offices, in collaboration with fellow Attorneys and Case Managers
Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence issued by government agencies
Research legal issues related to employment-based green card applications and stay informed on the latest immigration law developments
Correspond with other Attorneys and Case Managers within the firm to assist clients with needs that transcend practice groups
Perform other duties as assigned by management