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Immigration Attorney – BigLaw | U.S. Immigration Law

Umanist NA · United States · 1 wk ago
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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney with strong experience practicing U.S. immigration law at a BigLaw firm or comparable top-tier legal practice. The successful candidate will use their legal expertise to analyze complex immigration matters, review legal documentation, conduct legal research, and provide well-reasoned written analysis. The role also involves evaluating legal scenarios and providing structured feedback on legal content and model-generated responses.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex U.S. immigration law questions and case scenarios.
  • Provide accurate, well-reasoned written legal analysis.
  • Review and refine immigration forms, legal documents, correspondence, and other materials.
  • Assess legal documents for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Conduct legal research using established legal research databases and resources.
  • Analyze immigration case processes and identify relevant legal concepts and requirements.
  • Evaluate draft legal responses and provide detailed feedback to improve legal accuracy and reasoning.
  • Identify errors, inconsistencies, and potential legal issues in written materials.
  • Clearly explain complex immigration concepts in written and verbal formats.
  • Collaborate with project managers and other legal subject-matter experts in a technology-driven environment.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional legal and ethical standards.

Areas of Immigration Law

Candidates should have strong experience in one or more areas of U.S. immigration law, including:

  • Employment-based immigration
  • Family-based immigration
  • Nonimmigrant visas
  • Immigrant visas
  • Adjustment of status
  • Consular processing
  • PERM and employment-based green cards
  • Removal/deportation matters
  • Asylum and humanitarian immigration
  • Citizenship and naturalization
  • Immigration compliance

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent U.S. law degree.
  • Experience practicing U.S. immigration law.
  • Experience at a BigLaw firm, major law firm, or comparable top-tier legal practice.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex immigration cases and documentation.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. immigration statutes, regulations, procedures, and case law.
  • Experience reviewing and drafting complex legal documents.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional legal ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with legal case management platforms.
  • Experience using legal research databases and legal technology tools.
  • Experience providing legal analysis or structured feedback on complex legal content.
  • Experience working on technology-driven legal projects.
  • Experience with AI-assisted legal research, legal technology, or AI evaluation projects.
  • Experience working with large-scale legal documentation or case-review projects.
  • Legal research and writing experience.
  • Relevant case management/legal technology experience.
  • Bar admission and jurisdiction(s), where applicable.

Job Type: Contract
Location: Fully Remote
Experience: 4+ years
Work Arrangement: Remote

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